Odisha news: Bhubaneswar reports 242 new Covid positive cases, Cuttack city 40

News and updates from across Odisha that happened on Feb 8. From news on Covid daily cases to new restrictions, and from weather updates to sports news, we have got you covered. Thanks for tuning in to this space on CityBuzz.click.

* Cuttack city reported 40 new Covid-19 cases and 119 recoveries, CMC said in a tweet.

* Bhubaneswar reported 242 new Covid positive cases and 702 recoveries in the last 24 hours, BMC said in a tweet.

* Odisha reported 1503 new Covid positive cases in the last 24 hours, of which 329 are in the 0-18 years category. In quarantine 873, local contacts 630.

* Khurdha reported 333 Covid cases, highest in any district of Odisha, followed by Sundargarh (157), Mayurbhanj (108), Cuttack (83), Balasore (30) and Sambalpur (26). The State also reported 21 deaths.

* The petrol price in Bhubaneswar saw an increase on Tuesday with the rate in the capital city at Rs 102.10 while diesel price at Rs 91.91.

* In Cuttack the prices of petrol and diesel on Tuesday were Rs 102.00 and Rs 91.80, respectively.