Bhubaneswar: Odisha may witness the peak in Covid-19 cases by the end of January 2022, as informed by Health Services Director Bijay Mohapatra on Monday
According to experts, Delhi and Maharashtra are likely to witness a peak by January 15 before fall. As per previous data, Odisha may witness a peak after 10 to 15 days, he said.
Talking to media persons, Mohapatra said that a high number of Covid-19 cases have been recorded in four to five districts of Odisha while there is the presence of Omicron in all districts.
As the number of cases is in an upward surge, it is not possible to say when it will fall, he added.
Addressing queries on black marketing of testing kits, Mohapatra said that only certified kits are to be used for testing as per the guidelines of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).