Corona Scare: 74 People Under Observation in Odisha

Bhubaneswar (Pramit Pramathes): Near about 74 people in Odisha are under observation for corona virus, said an official today.

74 person who have returned from Corona affected countries after January 15 have been identified by the state surveillance system and kept under home quarantine.

While blood and throat swab samples of seven persons were sent to Pune-based virology lab for tests, all were found negative, the official said. The official said necessary advisory has been issued to all the Chief District Medical Officers (CDMOs) to take preventive and control measures regarding the corona virus.

The Odisha government has opened special wards in five premier hospitals across the state for dealing with corona virus cases.