Tag: Corona

Staying vigilant now would help in tackling Delta Plus variant, stated the chief of the Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), CBK Mohanty on Tuesday (June 22). Speaking about the new Delta Plus variant, the DMET Chief stated that since the new variant from India has been termed as a ‘variant of concern’, therefore, staying vigilant from the beginning is necessary.

With the state gearing up for a possible third wave, Odisha Health Services Director Bijay Mohapatra emphasized on expedited inoculation process to fight the virus. On Tuesday (June 22), speaking to the media, Mohapatra stated that if the community gets vaccinated and follows Covid appropriate behavior, then it would be easier to fight a third wave, in case it arrives in the state.

In a major development, Odisha has crossed the landmark of administering 1 crore doses of Covid-19 vaccine, becoming the 12th state in the country to achieve this significant milestone. While over 80 lakh have taken the first jab, the rest have completed two doses of the vaccine. On Monday (June 21), the state government kicked off a mass Covid-19 vaccination drive under the National Covid Vaccination Programme. In a major development, Odisha has crossed the landmark of administering 1 crore doses of Covid-19 vaccine, becoming the 12th state in the country to achieve this significant milestone. While over 80 lakh have taken the first jab, the rest have completed two doses of the vaccine. On Monday (June 21), the state government kicked off a mass Covid-19 vaccination drive under the National Covid Vaccination Programme.

Actor Sonu Sood was recently spotted outside his residence, meeting people in need during these tough times. The actor has been in the news for all the help he has been extending to people suffering from Covid and other ailments amidst the pandemic. He has been instrumental in helping many people get hospital beds. He has also assisted in procuring oxygen for many people across the country.

The impact of the third wave of Covid-19 has been observed to be less severe than the second wave; however Odisha is prepared for all situations. Odisha Public Health Director, Niranjan Mishra said this on Monday (June 21).

Amidst speculations of a third wave of Covid-19 arriving in the country in some months from now, CBK Mohanty, the director of Directorate of Medical Education And Training (DMET) in Odisha said that the Delta Plus variant of Covid-19 can be controlled only through identification and isolation.

Fighting Covid19 infection is not an easy task, especially for someone of an advanced age. A centenarian woman in Odisha has beaten the virus! Yes, you heard that right! Sumati Nayak from Khandapada in Nayagarh district is over hundred years old and had contracted the deadly infection on May 5. However, she was admitted to Khandapada Covid Care Centre after her oxygen level dropped.

So far, the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic is only a prediction, and whether it will arrive in Odisha or no, is yet to be established. But the state is nevertheless prepared to fight it, said Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET) Chief, CBK Mohanty, on Friday (June 18). Even as the third wave is being anticipated, Mohanty said that there is no need to panic now in apprehension. He also clarified that there is no clear evidence regarding children and young people getting affected in the third wave.

These images are from Bhubaneswar, which continues to remain under lockdown. But these youths seem to be least concerned. The three bike-borne youths reportedly had a drunken brawl on the road. The incident took place in front of the Bharatpur Police Station in the Capital city. Upon detecting the commotion, the police intervened and stopped the intoxicated youths from fighting. One of the youths even passed out on the sidewalk, while others were being interrogated by the officials. Later, the police detained the youths for violating lockdown guidelines.

Odisha may see gradual unlocking based on the Test Positivity Rates (TPR) of various districts. This information was shared by the Odisha Health Services Director, Bijay Mohapatra on Saturday (June 12).

With the announced lockdown in Odisha coming to an end on June 17th, all eyes are now on State government’s decision on reopening. During a review meeting recently, CM Naveen Patnaik instructed officials to prepare the blueprint of unlocking in the state.

The decision regarding reopening will be taken only after reviewing the situation before June 17. This was informed by Odisha Public Health Director Niranjan Mishra on Friday (June 11). Mishra stated that even though the cases are reducing, the decision to unlock the state will be taken only after reviewing the situation after the Raja festival.

Students in Odisha will be attending live classes on YouTube in a routine manner starting from June 21, 2021. As per the Odisha School Education Program Authority, the students of different classes will be attending classes under this arrangement.

These little kids from Radhanagar village under Rasulpur Block of Jajpur are doing their bit to spread awareness among their own villagers. The children with their adorable acting have captured the hearts and attention of everyone in their village.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday (June 8) announced a financial package for the street-vendors who have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. The street vendors have been adversely affected by the frequent shutdowns and lockdowns imposed to contain the spread of Coronavirus.