Festive Season in Odisha: Top Health Official Sounds Warning

In view of the prevailing Covid19 situation in the state, Odisha Health Services Director, Bijay Mohapatra has warned people to be careful during the festive season. Speaking about the rising R-value over last two days, Mohapatra said that there are other two parameters, which are severity and rate of hospitalisation.

On both these parameters, Odisha has lesser number of patients. Referring the congregation on account of festivals, Mohapatra warned people to be careful during celebrations and ensure that transmission does not increase.