ODISHA REGISTERED Its’ FIRST CORONAVIRUS DEATH

II ODISHABARTA II

Bhubaneswar:A 72-yr-old man belonging to Jharpada had been admitted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar on 4 April complaining of respiratory distress. He had a history of chronic hypertension. He died on 6 April. He was tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing & containment ongoing.

As Odisha reported the first COVID-19 death, the  funeral of the deceased will be conducted by the state Government as per the guidelines of the Central Government.

Addressing a press conference, Odisha Government’s Spokesperson on COVID-19  Subroto Bagchi today said body of COVID19 deceased will be handed over to the state Government for cremation. The cremation would be done as per the guidelines of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.