Don’t step out unless necessary: Odisha CM amidst Omicron scare

Bhubaneswar: Amidst Omicron scare following detection of two cases in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today called upon people of the state to remain cautious in order to keep the new variant of COVID-19 at bay.

In a message, Patnaik said, “Each and every life is precious to me. The new variant is rapidly spreading.  Hence, we have to stay alert and strictly follow COVID Appropriate Behaviour to reduce the chances of getting infected with the virus. Don’t be careless. Wear mask and maintain social distancing.”

The CM also urged people not to step out of their houses, unless it is necessary.

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“The new variant is spreading alarmingly in other countries. The transmission rate of Omicron is much higher than that of Delta variant. Hence, it has become a major cause  of concern for World Health Organisation (WHO). But do not panic. Omicron can surely be avoided, if we all remain cautious from now onwards,” the CM stated.

The state Government will be able to fight the possible third wave with everyone’s cooperation, the CM stressed.

Earlier yesterday, Director of Public Health Niranjan Mishra informed that total 8,880 people have returned to the state since November and around 1,600 of them were from ‘at-risk’ countries. He also said that all foreign returnees, including those returned from ‘non at-risk’ countries have been kept under surveillance.