Insta
Odisha Govt Appeals To West Bengal Returnees To Come Forward For Covid-19 Test
Odisha coronavirus update
With West Bengal returnees posing problems for Odisha, which is fighting against deadly coronavirus, the state government on Friday (1 May) appealed to all of them to come forward and get tested for COVID-19.
The Health Department said people, who have returned from West Bengal recently, should not hide and must come forward for testing, which is free of cost.
"People who have returned from West Bengal recently should not hide. They must come forward for testing. Thay may seem healthy; yet could be infected and also spread infection," said the department in a tweet.
"They are advised to contact local BDO, tahsildar, sarpanch and remain isolated at home. Testing is free," it said.
The department also informed that only 15 per cent of the total positive cases in the state had some symptoms at the time of testing while the rest 85 per cent had no symptoms.
It asked the persons having flu-like symptoms to dial 104 helpline anytime for medical advice.
Nearly half of the total 143 COVID-19 positive cases are having West Bengal links in the state.
Earlier, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had informed that West Bengal returnees are now the new challenge for Odisha after Nizamuddin and foreign returnees.
(This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.)
Introducing ElectionsHQ + 50 Ground Reports Project
The 2024 elections might seem easy to guess, but there are some important questions that shouldn't be missed.
Do freebies still sway voters? Do people prioritise infrastructure when voting? How will Punjab vote?
The answers to these questions provide great insights into where we, as a country, are headed in the years to come.
Swarajya is starting a project with an aim to do 50 solid ground stories and a smart commentary service on WhatsApp, a one-of-a-kind. We'd love your support during this election season.
Click below to contribute.
Latest
