Odisha seals border with Chhattisgarh amid surge in COVID-19 cases
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Chief Secretary SC Mohapatra, who visited the western districts of Kalahandi and Nuapada, asked officials to reinitialise awareness campaigns, and take strict action against people if they fail to abide by the health protocols
Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases in Odisha, the government on Saturday sealed its border with Chhattisgarh and intensified patrolling along the interstate boundary. Districts bordering Chhattisgarh have registered a spike in coronavirus cases over the past few days, prompting the administration to issue an order asking people from the neighbouring State to furnish their COVID-negative reports for entry to the State, senior officials said. Chief Secretary SC Mohapatra, who visited the western districts of Kalahandi and Nuapada during the day, asked officials to reinitialise awareness campaigns, and take strict action against people if they fail to abide by the health protocols, despite requests and warnings.More Related News

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