By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Tuesday reviewed the COVID-19 situation in the State ahead of festival season, which will be began from Ganesh Puja on September 10, and appealed general public to strictly abide by the guidelines in order to be safe from possible third wave.
The Chief Minister warned that slight negligence could spell danger to all. Secretary to CM V K Pandian moderated the Detailed Review. Patnaik said that the incidence of Corona infections in various places from the US to Kerala is worrying. He said the children had not been vaccinated yet and people need to be careful at least for their sake.
The Chief Minister said that the lockdown restriction have been eased to a great extent in the interest of livelihood.
The Chief Minister directed the administration to keep a close eye on the Hat, markets, religious and health Institutions etc and stressed testing of high risk health workers, school children, pregnant women, government employees and police personnel.
