With 791 fresh cases of the novel-coronavirus disease in last 24 hours, Odisha registered its biggest single-day Covid figure this year. The total number of positive cases detected so far in the state has climbed up to 3,44,647. Of the new positive cases, 459 persons were in quarantine and a whopping 332 positives are local transmission cases. State Health And Family Welfare Department informed that one person from Puri district has succumbed to the virus on Tuesday.
Sundargarh was the biggest contributor to Odisha's fresh tally as the district recorded massive 147 cases in the last 24 hours. Sundargarh was followed by Khordha district with 118 cases in a day, Bargarh is next with 48 cases, Cuttack recorded 46 cases, Sambalpur recorded 45 cases and pilgrim town Puri saw 43 new Covid positive cases during the period. Kalahandi, Jharsuguda, Nuapada have recorded more than 30 positive cases in the day.
After today's Covid surge, the active cases in the state breached the 4000-mark and currently stand at 4255.
In view of the resurgence of the virus in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday reviewed the COVID-19 situation and directed all to reactivate the Covid protocols. The Chief Minister asked all districts collectors to strictly enforce the safety guidelines and also directed Odisha DGP to deploy police personnel in large numbers for a 10-day state-wide drive to enforce all the safety protocols.
Published: Odishatv Bureau
Last updated: 07 April 2021, 01:16 PM IST
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