Omicron Scare

Odisha's Omicron tally on Wednesday climbed to 347 with the detection of 145 more persons infected by the highly contagious variant of the SARS-CoV-2.

Khordha district has accounted highest daily Covid-19 cases in Odisha with 4,347 fresh cases reported in the last 24 hours.

Puri District Administration has imposed restriction for cremation at the Puri Swargadwar. Residents from outside the Puri District, won't be allowed to cremate bodies there from January 10, 2022.

In view of rising Covid as well as Omicron cases, the Chhatisa Nijog and SJTA have decided to close the Puri Srimandir for public darshan from January 10 till January 31.

Amid rising COVID cases, Odisha Government on Friday ordered for closure of colleges, universities and technical educational institutions (except medical colleges) in the State with effect from January 10.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik reviewed the COVID-19 situation and directed officials to prepare all COVID hospitals in the State fully ready within 10 days.

Odisha Government on Friday imposed restrictions which will remain in force from December 25, 2021 to January 2, 2022.