Bhubaneswar: Even as no fresh COVID-19 case has surfaced in the State, the Odisha Government has decided to bear all expenses, including medical, food and stay of Coronavirus patients in the State, said Chief Spokespersons on COVID-19 Subroto Bagchi on Monday.
In a regular medicine briefing, Bagchi said, “People should not worry about the expenses and instead stay strong and make efforts to keep the virus at bay.”
He also appeal all not to shy away and approach to government without any hesitation, if anybody develops symptoms quite similar to Coronavirus.
Bagchi said that special hospitals are being set up in Odisha to treat COVID-19 patients and tackle any situation emerging out of the outbreak.
Praising the people for staying at home during lockdown, the Chief Spokesperson said that 90 per cent people have understood the gravity of the situation and sticking to the lockdown guideline.
“The Chief Minister has directed strict action against the violators,” he added.