Bhubaneswar: Amid the sudden rise in Covid cases in India’s capital, the Health Services Director of Odisha Bijay Mohapatra has informed that the mask-wearing restriction has not been lifted in the State.
“Everybody across the state is still asked to wear masks, especially in crowded areas,” he added.
Although Delhi and other states have been witnessing a rise in Covid cases in the last few days, the daily infections are hovering around 10-20. “The State will continue to report minimum Covid cases if people will abide by the Covid rules including wearing of masks,” added Mohapatra.
He also said that all the District Collectors have been directed to closely monitor the situation and make new strategies if needed. A decision will be taken based on the situation on the severity. “WHO has said that there is no severity in Covid situation and the current trend cannot be termed as Covid-19 4th wave,” said Health Services Director.
It is pertinent to mention that the Covid cases are rising in the Delhi, but this is not an alarming situation presently as the rate of hospitalization is low, said Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain.
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