Bhubaneswar: Three persons of Bomikhal area here in Odisha tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, the Health department tweeted.
With this the total number of positive cases in the State went to nine, of which two persons have been cured and discharged from the hospitals.
New COVID confirmed cases:
Three persons of Bomikhal, Bhubaneswar test positive for COVID-19. Total number of positive cases in the State goes upto 9 now. (Cured 2, active 7)— H & FW Dept Odisha (@HFWOdisha) April 3, 2020
The Health department also issued an advisory to follow lockdown rules and stay at home.
“Staying at home is the only way we can slow the spread of #COVID19. Stay at home and save yourself and your family. #odishaFightsCorona,” the Health department added.
Staying at home is the only way we can slow the spread of #COVID19. Stay at home and save yourself and your family.#odishaFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/pNOOldf3Mp
— H & FW Dept Odisha (@HFWOdisha) April 3, 2020
Earlier today Odisha government had announced total shutdown in state capital Bhubaneswar, Cuttack City and Bhadrak town starting from 8 PM on Friday to 8 PM of Sunday, a 48 hour complete shut down , aiming to prevent community transmission of COVID-19.