Cuttack: Another frontline COVID warrior died due to the viral infection in Odisha. Dr Nikunj BIhari Das passed away today due to the COVID-19 while undergoing treatment at Ashwini Hospital in Cuttack.

Das, who was working as an Assistant Professor at Department of Medicine of Hitech Medical College & Hospital, contracted the viral infection in the line of duty.

Last month Superintendent In-charge of Bhatakumarguda community health centre in Puruhsottampur block of Ganjam district died of the viral infection after battling for life at KIMS COVID Hospital in Bhubaneswar.