Rourkela

Another Rourkela Doctor Succumbs To COVID-19, Fourth Medic In Odisha

Rourkela: A doctor posted at the community healthcare centre (CHC) here succumbed to COVID-19 at KIIMS Hospital in Bhubaneswar on Friday.

The deceased, Dr RB Mahapatra, was the fourth doctor in Odisha and second in Sundargarh district to have died of the deadly virus.

Earlier, a surgeon posted at Rourkela Government Hospital here, a doctor each in Sambalpur and Ganjam districts had succumbed to COVID-19.

Mahapatra was cremated amidst a special guard of honour at Swargadwar, Vedavyas.

The Rajgangpur MLA,  Rourkela ADM and Rourkela Municipal Corporation Commissioner were present on the occasion.

Also Read: Surgeon Succumbs To COVID-19 In Rourkela, Third Medical Casualty In Odisha

OB Bureau

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