Odisha to add more beds as COVID-19 cases surge
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With COVID-19 cases practically quadrupling in Odisha over the previous 10 days, the State authorities on Friday directed district administrations to guarantee the provision of beds with oxygen provide to deal with sufferers at district hospitals, medical school hospitals and personal hospitals.
“Adequate stock of medicines such as Flavipiravir and Remdisivir should be maintained at the district level, while district teams should be reoriented on the standard operating procedures for treatment of patients under home isolation,” stated Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Pradipta Mohapatra in a letter to district collectors and municipal commissioners. Mr. Mohapatra additionally stated that vaccination of individuals with comorbidities wanted to be stepped up.
The State on Friday reported 461 new cases, taking its whole case tally to 3,41,772. Ten days in the past, the State reported 113 cases and 394 cases have been recorded on Thursday. The districts bordering Chhattisgarh reported a surge in cases. At 86, Nuapada recorded probably the most new cases within the State, adopted by Sundargarh (62), Kalahandi (36) and Bargarh (32).
In Malkangiri, the administration issued strict directions to guarantee social distancing whereas purchasing. In Jharsuguda, weekly markets have been shut down.
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