Bhubaneswar: Odisha on Tuesday reported first death in the state due to Covid-19 infection as a 72-year-old man passed away in Bhubaneswar.
The man belongs to Jharapada area in Bhubaneswar and he was admitted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar on 4th April with complaint of respiratory distress. He had history of chronic hypertension. He was tested positive for COVID-19 and expired on 6th April. His COVID 19 postive
Contact tracing and containment is ongoing.
H & FW Dept Odisha✔@HFWOdisha
One 72 years male belonging to Jharpada had been admitted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar on 4th April with complaint of respiratory distress. He had history of chronic hypertension. He expired on 6th April. He was tested positive for COVID-19.
Contact tracing and containment is ongoing.
Earlier today, one more positive case was confirmed in the state, taking the total count to 42.
Prasanta Patnaik