Odisha govt issues Coronavirus advisory

FIR against person for violating home quarantine norms in Odisha


Bhubaneswar: Purighat Police in Cuttack has registered an FIR against a person under home quarantine for not following advice and indulging in risky behaviour.

“We have registered a criminal case under Puri Ghat PS in Cuttack against an individual for violating home quarantine norms. Those asked to stay in home quarantine must strictly remain in isolation or be prepared for serious consequences,” informed Commissionerate Police Sudhanshu Sarangi.

So far, two persons have been infected with deadly Coronavirus in Odisha. The health of the identified patients’ remains stable.

It is reported that 56 persons had contact with the patient. Communication has been made with 53 persons while effort is on to communicate rest 03 persons, said an official.

As of 12 noon today, 76 samples were sent for test and reports of all the samples have been obtained. All found negative.