Bhubaneswar: As the deadly Coronavirus has infected and claimed lives of various frontline warriors,  including doctors, the Odisha Government has directed officials concerned for treatment of the Corona Warriors in a designated hospital.

In a letter to the Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET)  and the Directorate of Heal Services (DHS), the Health and Family Welfare Department said, "after careful consideration, the state Government on priority basis has been pleased to designate Aditya Ashwini COVID-19 Hospital for treatment of doctors and the frontline warriors of the virus."

The department asked the directorates to take necessary action in this regard.