Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today launched a dedicated COVID-19 telemedicine helpline to provide medical assistance to potential COVID-19 cases across the state.

Anyone who is suffering from COVID-19 symptoms - cough, fever, tiredness and difficulty in breathing etc - can call the helpline – 14410. This is a completely free service.

Appealing to all the doctors from Odisha and across the country to support the government in this initiative, the Chief Minister said, “Please come forward and register to provide free services to citizens.”

Doctors who are willing to provide their services voluntarily in this fight against COVID-19 can register themselves at www.bit.ly/IndiaTeleMed.

The CM further said doctors are the frontline forces fighting against this virus. Odisha has been taking many proactive steps to manage the situation, he added.