Covid-19 situation: Odisha govt says no cause for panic

Bhubaneswar: Amid recent media reports on the Covid-19 situation, the Odisha Government on Wednesday said there is no reason for panic.In a statement, the state’s health and Family Welfare Department said, as per information shared by the Government of India, current data indicates only a low, seasonal uptick in cases.The Centre has conducted an independent assessment of the situation through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) and the Indian Council of Medical Research, which found no alarming trend.