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Odisha Chief Minister Naveen patnaik reviewed the covid situation in the State and directed to ramp up beds with oxygen system although there is no problem of beds and oxygen in the State currently.

In view of a surge in Covid 19 cases in the State, Odisha Government tightened the Covid restrictions further by launching a crackdown on hotels, restaurants and street food joints that witness a mad rush and have become potential super spreader hotspots.

Central Railways Pointsman Mayur Shelke becomes a Hero and draws accolade for saving the life of a six-year-old child.

The public mask mandate has been lifted in Israel while masks are still required indoors and in large gatherings.

In a big development, the Centre has decided to go for mass vaccination programme by opening it for people above the age of 18 from May 1, 2021.