With migrants returning to the State amidst the Covid resurgence throughout the country, the Odisha Government on Saturday asserted that it is all prepared to tackle the situation.
Speaking to mediapersons, Labour Minister Susanta Singh said migrants are returning to Odisha from some highly-infected States and they are being tested.
All district administrations have been asked to keep Temporary Medical Camps (TMCs) ready to meet the eventuality. A detailed guideline for migrants returning to the State would be issued soon.
He further said checking at border checkpoints has also been intensified. People with negative RT-PCR test report (not more than 72 hours old) are being allowed to enter the State. Those not producing the negative report are being sent to home isolation.
“Fear for the virus has reduced among the people as compared to last year. The number of cases in Chhattisgarh has increased manifold, leading to rise in infections in western Odisha districts.
However, bus services to and from Chhattisgarh have been completely suspended,” Singh added.
