All-time-high! Odisha reports 6215 new COVID-19 cases; Khordha highest at 950

Bhubaneswar: Odisha today reported 6215 fresh COVID-19 positive cases, highest since the virus outbroke in the state last year. With this, the state’s total caseload surged to 3,94,694.

Of the total fresh cases, 3604 are quarantine cases and 2611 local contact cases. Khordha registered highest 950  fresh cases followed by Sundargarh (684) and Kalahandi (682).

The number of active cases has surged to 39,117.

Yesterday, the state’s daily tally crossed the 6000-mark and stood at 6164.

Here’re district-wise figures of the fresh cases:

Covid-19 Report For 22nd April

New Positive Cases: 6215
In quarantine: 3604
Local contacts: 2611

(Details of local contacts will be shared by concerned Dist Administration)

District Wise Cases:

1. Angul: 173
2. Balasore: 79
3. Bargarh: 268
4. Bhadrak: 86
5. Balangir: 211

— I & PR Department, Odisha (@IPR_Odisha) April 23, 2021

New recoveries: 2165
Cumulative tested: 9793470
Positive: 394694
Recovered: 353551
Active cases: 39117

— I & PR Department, Odisha (@IPR_Odisha) April 23, 2021