Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday asked the administration at all levels to fast-pace Covid awareness and underlined the need to administer booster dose for frontline workers and senior citizens on a priority basis.
“While active Covid cases are stable in the State, new cases are dropping. It’s good that there has no pressure on hospitals during the third wave. But this is no time to pat on back; rather, we should remain fully prepared and alert,” he said.
He directed the administration to spread awareness on the pandemic involving the Mission Shakti groups.
He advised police to ensure that people follow Covid protocols. Rapid response teams and field workers should supervise and keep a track of home quarantine patients, he said.
Patnaik appealed to people not to panic; rather be alert and follow Government regulations.
