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Ganjam administration to conduct door-to-door health screening of 7 lakh families

Meanwhile, Odisha reported it's first COVID-19 related death when samples of a 72-year-old man, who passed away on Monday, tested positive for COVID-19.
 

Published: 08th April 2020 07:50 PM  |   Last Updated: 08th April 2020 07:50 PM   |  A+A A-

Coronavirus detection test.

Coronavirus detection test. (Photo | AP)

By ANI

GANJAM: The district administration will carry out door-to-door health screening covering approximately 7 lakh families, said Vijay Amruta Kulange, Ganjam District Collector.

Meanwhile, Odisha reported it's first COVID-19 related death when samples of a 72-year-old man, who passed away on Monday, tested positive for COVID-19.

With an increase of 773 cases in the last 24 hours, India's tally of COVID-19 cases climbed to 5,194 cases on Wednesday, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 4,643 cases are reported to be active cases, while 401 people have recovered/discharged.