Bhubaneswar: Koraput district today reported the first positive case of COVID-19, according to the Odisha Information & Public Relations department.
A 22-year old male health worker from Dasmantapur in the district tested positive for the deadly virus.
Besides, a 32-year male from Balasore district also tested positive. The person is a West Bengal returnee.
2nd Health Update, 27th April
02 New Positive cases.
One positive case in Koraput (Dasmantapur)
22 Yrs Male, Health worker (Asymptomatic)One positive case in Balasore
32 Yrs Male (West Bengal returnee)Total Positive Case: 110
— I & PR Department, Odisha (@IPR_Odisha) April 27, 2020
With this, total positive COVID-19 cases surged to 110 in Odisha.