Odisha to enforce Covid protocols in schools after vacation

Bhubaneswar ,: The Odisha government will enforce safety protocols in schools once
they reopen after the summer break to protect students and staff amid a gradual uptick in Covid-19 cases. “All students and teachers have to adhere to COVID-19 safety measures when schools resume. Given the increasing cases, everyone must stay vigilant. Health and safety are our top priorities,” School and Mass Education Minister NityanandaGond told reporters on Thursday. He further stated that students and teachers would be required to remain cautious. “Students with symptoms like a cold will be asked to wear masks at school, while those with more serious symptoms will be advised to stay home and isolate. We will strictly comply with all Health Department COVID-19 guidelines,” he added. Meanwhile, the Covid-19 tally in Odisha for this season has touched 23 with eight people testing positive for the virus over the last two days. Five new cases have been reported from twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. “Four
among the patients have recovered from the infection and the rest 19 are under treatment at home,” Director of Public Health Dr. Nilakantha Mishra informed. The
health official further stated that the situation is under control with no reason for alarm. “There has been no major surge in COVID infections in Odisha so far. We are monitoring the situation,” he said. He asserted that the severity rate of current Omicron
sub-variants “is very low” and urged those with severe respiratory or flulike symptoms to seek medical advice for possible testing. “We’re maintaining stringent verification
protocols, confirming all positive cases through RTPCR testing,” he added. According to an official statement, 546 samples were tested in the last one week. The Indian
Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has advised people with serious diseases and comorbidities to remain cautious and follow basic health protocols.

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