By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday reviewed the status COVID-19 in State and asked the officials to maintain the momentum of economic activities to minimize the difficulties of the poor people during the pandemic.He also stressed continuous industrial activities and attract investment to the State.
He was informed that the number of cured persons has reached 2.5 lakh and over 40 lakh tests have been conducted in the State so far.At present there are more than 1,000 active patients in five districts of the state – Khordha, Cuttack, Sundergarh, Mayurbhanj and Anugul, while the number of active patients in other districts has declined, Mr.Mohapatra said.
For the first time since 18 August, the number of active patients in the state is below 20,000. It is now in the 1950s. According to the meeting, 15,515 patients are currently under house arrest.Director General of Police Abhay said that the strategy has been formulated in consultation with all SPs in the State keeping in view the festive season.
