Insight Bureau: The Covid Explosion has just begun in Odisha and 3 eminent politicians have been tested positive for the virus today.
Health Minister Naba Das was the first to test positive today although he remains asymptomatic. He is in isolation today.
https://twitter.com/nabadasjsg/status/1479310925601509376
In the evening, Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Sasmit Patra has announced that he tested positive for Covid-19 for the second time despite being double vaccinated. He had tested positive earlier in 2020. Sasmit has urged everyone not to lower the guard and mask up to stay safe.
I have tested positive for COVID-19. Requesting all who came in physical contact with me in the last few days to undergo testing please. Despite being fully vaccinated, I got it now and had it once in 2020. This shows we must keep our guard up. Stay safe, mask up, stay alert!
— ଡ଼ଃ ସସ୍ମିତ ପାତ୍ର I Dr. Sasmit Patra (@sasmitpatra) January 7, 2022
Later, Bhadrak MLA Sanjib Mallick also announced that he has tested positive for Covid-19.
I have tested positive for COVID-19. Requesting all who came in physical contact with me in the last few days to undergo testing please. #COVID19India
— Sanjib Kumar Mallick (@Sanjibkumallick) January 7, 2022
