Odisha news: Recoveries outnumber new Covid-19 cases in the state

The news updates from across Odisha that happened on Oct 4. From news on Covid cases to unlock restrictions, and from weather updates to traffic alerts and sports news, we have got you covered. Thanks for tuning in to this space on CityBuzz.click.

* Covid vaccination drive in Berhampur for tomorrow (Oct 5). Refer to the tweet for details.

* The Bhubaneswar region on Monday reported 118 new Covid positive cases and 194 recoveries, BMC said. While the Cuttack City reported 33 new positive cases and 45 recoveries.

* In order to prevent spread of Covid-19 in the coming months, the total number of persons allowed in functions related to marriage/ death ritual, thread ceremony will be 50 within BMC limits.

Please refer to the tweet below for more details:

* Online slot booking for Covid vaccine to open for Puri too at 9 PM tonight.

* Online Slot booking for Covishield vaccines in following Blocks/ULBs of Cuttack District will be opened today by O/o CDM &PHO at 6 PM.

For date: 05-10-21
Age Grp: 18-44 & 45+

Refer to the below tweet for reference.

Weather forecast for the next five days:

* Odisha has reported six deaths due to Covid-19 on Monday.

* BJD candidate Rudra Pratap Maharathy won the Pipili by-election with a margin of 20,916 votes on Sunday.

* On Sunday, Bhubaneswar reported 149 new Covid positive cases and 192 recoveries. While, Cuttack city reported 44 new Covid positive cases, with 27 recoveries.

* Bolangir, Boudh, Dhenkanal, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Keonjhar, Kalahandi, Nuapada and Rayagada districts did not report any new case in the last 24 hours.

* Odisha on Sunday reported 528 new Covid cases, taking the state’s tally to 10,27,959. Five fresh fatalities raised the coronavirus death toll in the state to 8,214.