The Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department on Wednesday assured that the State is fully prepared to tackle any possible resurgence of COVID-19, while urging the public not to panic over recent reports on the disease.
The department said independent assessments by the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), based on data shared by the Centre, indicate that the current level of COVID-19 activity remains very low.
It said regular disease surveillance and clinical monitoring are continuing in accordance with the protocols issued by the Union government.
A senior health official said Odisha has put in place all necessary preparedness and contingency measures and is maintaining close coordination with the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to ensure a swift and effective response to any eventuality. The department reiterated that there is no cause for alarm and appealed to people to remain vigilant without panicking.