Bhubaneswar: The COVID-19 tally in Odisha for this season has touched 23 with eight people testing positive for the virus over the last two days.
Five new cases have been reported from twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.
“Four among the patients have recovered from the infection and the rest 19 are under treatment at home,” Director of Public Health Dr. Nilakantha Mishra informed.
The health official further stated that the situation is under control with no reason for alarm. “There has been no major surge in COVID infections in Odisha so far. We are monitoring the situation,” he said.
He asserted that the severity rate of current Omicron sub-variants “is very low” and urged those with severe respiratory or flu-like symptoms to seek medical advice for possible testing. “We’re maintaining stringent verification protocols, confirming all positive cases through RTPCR testing,” he added.
According to an official statement, 546 samples were tested in the last one week. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has advised people with serious diseases and comorbidities to remain cautious and follow basic health protocols.