Odisha reports 652 new Covid cases

BHUBANESWAR: The state on Sunday reported 652 cases, up from the 526 detected a day earlier, prompting health experts to urge caution. Even though test positivity rate (TPR) stayed below 1% (0.97%) with the positive cases emerging from 66,643 samples screened, the rising numbers have given rise to concern ahead of the festive days.
“This is a worrisome trend, specifically with the festive season ahead. Strict vigilance measures need to be enforced,” said Ajay Parida, director, Institute of Life Sciences (ILS).
Khurda district reported 331 cases with Bhubaneswar registering 159. The government on Sunday confirmed seven more Covid deaths, raising the toll to 8,249.
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