Covid 3rd wave peak likely in Odisha by January end: Health Director
Covid 3rd wave peak likely in Odisha by January end: Health Director
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Bhubaneswar: Odisha's Omicron-triggered third wave of COVID-19 is expected to peak by the end of January, according to Health Services Director Bijay Mohapatra.
"According to some experts, incidences in Delhi and Maharashtra are expected to peak by January 15." As a result, Odisha could see the third wave's climax in the following 10 to 15 days," he said.
According to Mohapatra, the virus is spreading throughout the state, with the test positivity rate (TPR) being greater in 4-5 districts where the majority of Omicron cases have been discovered. "The virus's Omicron form has spread to all of the state's districts," he added.
COVID-19 testing and immunisation have been boosted, according to the health authority, and surveillance has been increased. "People should not take the issue lightly," he warned, noting that the infection rate is fast increasing.
In the previous 24 hours, 4829 additional infections have been reported. Khurda district had the most new infections (933), followed by Sundargarh (869), and Sambalpur (869). (644). With a TPR of over 10%, these three districts are in the RED zone. With 6496 and 3060 active cases, Khurda and Sundargarh are likewise in the RED zone.
