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States » EastPosted at: Oct 7 2020 10:10PM


Odisha to provide compassionate assistance to families of martyred covid warriors

Bhubaneswar,Oct 7 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today highly praised the sincerity and dedication of Covid Warriors in the 8-month long fight against Covid pandemic and announced to provide compassionate assistance to the families of matyred covid warriors.
Reviewing the Covid situation through video conference, the Chief Minister said the State Government had recommended names of 60 Covid Warriors who laid their lives during their service against Covid pandemic to provide Rs. 50 Lakh as assistance.
But the central government has given consent to provide compassionate assistance to only one martyr. So, State Government will draw the attention of the Centre again in this regard,
The Chief Minister said as Covid protocol has been standardised, more emphasis should be given on the quality health standard of Covid cured patients.
Mr Patnaik emphasised on direct contact between the patients in Home Isolation and Hospitals with the Senior Health Officers. He also emphasised on sensitization regarding Antiviral Drug Therapy.
He expressed happiness that State has achieved recovery of more than 2 Lakh patients which is 89 percent and is more than National Average i.e. 85 percent He said that more than 36 Lakh testing have been conducted during last 8 months in the State.
The Chief Minister requested the people of the State to adhere to the Covid guidelines keeping in view the ensuing Puja season. He also advised the Administration to continue regular IEC Campaign on Covid protocol and proper medication of the patients.
Mr Patnaik advised to focus on testing, reporting, informing the patients and providing them suitable treatment as per the feedback received from the people under 'Mo Sarkar' initiative.
Information & Public Relations Department, Secretary Sanjay Singh said special awareness campaign on Home isolation and Antiviral Drug Therapy is being carried on jointly by Information & Public Relations Department and Health & Family Welfare Department.
Extensive campaign is going on through different TV Channels, Local Channels, All India Radio, about 40 Web Media channels and Social Media run by both the Departments.
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