Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Odisha Assures COVID Preparedness Amid Low Activity
The Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department has assured the public that the state is fully prepared to handle any potential resurgence of COVID-19.
They mentioned that recent assessments by the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) show that COVID-19 activity is currently very low.
The department is continuing regular disease surveillance and clinical monitoring as per the Union government's protocols.
They have also put in place all necessary preparedness and contingency measures and are coordinating closely with the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The department urged people not to panic but to remain vigilant.
Odisha Health Department assures full preparedness for COVID-19 resurgence.
Assessments by IDSP and ICMR indicate very low current COVID-19 activity.
Regular disease surveillance and clinical monitoring continue as per Union government protocols.
Contingency measures in place with close coordination with the Union Ministry of Health.
Public urged to remain vigilant without panicking.
- Who
- Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department
- What
- Assurance of COVID preparedness and low activity level
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- To address public concern and ensure readiness for any COVID resurgence
Government Assurance
Public Concern
COVID Preparedness
Government Assurance
The Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department assures that the state is fully prepared to tackle any resurgence of COVID-19 and maintains close coordination with the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Public Concern
Public concern arises from recent reports on COVID-19, leading to potential panic.
- State
- Odisha
- Department
- Health and Family Welfare Department
- Assessment Bodies
- Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
- Current COVID Activity Level
- Very low
- Preparedness Measures
- Contingency measures in place, regular disease surveillance, clinical monitoring
- Public Appeal
- No cause for alarm, remain vigilant without panicking