Odisha Has Entered Endemic Stage Of Coronavirus: State Health Service Director

Director Health Services (DHS) said there is report of around 500 new cases daily in the state.

Odisha has entered the endemic stage of Coronavirus and there is need for booster dose of COVID vaccine, a top health department official said on Monday.

Director Health Services (DHS), Bijay Mohapatra said there is report of around 500 new cases daily in the state.

"Odisha is now in endemic stage of Coronavirus. The study report of a technical committee formed by the government on administration oF booster dose is awaited," he said.

The DHS said that in the capital city of Bhubaneswar COVID-19 transmission has reached a plateau phase with fluctuation in daily cases.