Sundargarh: A day after two persons of Bisra town in Sundargarh district were tested positive for COVID-19, the district administration here today sealed the area and declared the locality as "containment zones".
Entry points at Dareikela, Puruna Bisra, Budheljar and Santoshpur have been sealed to restrict movement of persons in and out of the…
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Odisha: Over 8000 Doctors Engaged In Fight Against COVID-19 Outbreak
Bhubaneswar: The doctors and other medical staff across the country are going through tough time during the fight against coronavirus outbreak.
As many as 8,263 doctors are engaged in various hospitals across Odisha to combat novel coronavirus (COVID-19). It was revealed in a report by State Health and Family Welfare Department.
As per the…
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Dire economic effects for South Asia due to coronavirus: World Bank
New Delhi: The dire economic effects for South Asia are already in evidence with widespread lockdowns and vast numbers of poor workers suddenly becoming jobless.
The South Asia is in its worst economic performance in 40 years due to coronavirus, the World Bank said on Sunday.
India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan and other smaller nations,…
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Covid-19: Kendrapara reports second positive case
Kendrapara: Odisha on Saturday reported four new COVID-19 positive cases taking the tally to 54. Of the four COVID-19 positive cases, one of them was identified from Rajnagar area of Kendrapara.
This was informed by district collector Samarth Verma today.
According to the district Collector, a woman from Rajnagar area with a travel history…
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Indian summer could slow down coronavirus : Experts
New Delhi: The Indian summer may be effective for slowing down the spread of deadly coronavirus, according to experts.
Microbiologists working with National Institutes of Health(NIH) and the world's largest biomedical research agency located in Maryland, USA said that during summers rising mercury can alter the rate of transmission.
Professor Y…
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Two COVID-19 Positive Cases From Sundargarh: Reports
Sundargarh: Out of the four coronavirus positive cases detected yesterday, two have been identified from Sundargarh district. This has been informed by the local administration.
As per available information, the duo belong from Bisra area of the district. This has also been confirmed by the District Collector today.
However, no information…
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Odisha: Out of 3862 samples, 3808 found negative for coronavirus
Bhubaneswar: While the number of coronavirus positive cases are on a rise in the country, Out of 3862 samples tested, 3808 have been found negative in Odisha.
This has been informed by Odisha Health & Family Welfare Department.
Meanwhile, the health department stated that the number of positive cases remained at 54.
Reportedly, the…
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Easter: Know it’s significance
New Delhi: Easter, also called Pascha (Greek, Latin) or Resurrection Sunday, is a festival and holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day after his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD.
The naming of the celebration as “Easter”…
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Lockdown in India likely to be extended by 2 weeks: Reports
New Delhi: India will likely extend a strict nationwide lockdown imposed last month to stop the spread of the coronavirus, a top official says.
On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a video conference with state ministers, and many of them urged the government to prolong the measure.
After a reportedly 4-hour-long meeting between…
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Medicine stores to provide home delivery service in Cuttack, Details here
Cuttack: While lockdown in Odisha has been extended till April 30, Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) has roped in 53 Medicine stores to provide home delivery services.
Those wishing to avail the doorstep delivery service need to mention their name, patient’s name, contact detail and upload a clear photo of the prescription and send it on the…
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