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Odisha reports 4,445 new coronavirus cases, tally climbs to over 3.72 lakh

YB WEB DESK. Dated: 4/20/2021 11:44:24 AM

Bhubaneswar, Apr 19 Odisha reported the highest ever single-day spike of 4,445 coronavirus cases on Monday, pushing the coastal state's tally to more than 3.72 lakh, a senior official said. Four more people died in the state, following which the toll rose to 1,948, he said. Of the new cases, 2,574 were reported from the quarantine centres, while the rest 1,871 were local contacts. Sundergarh, bordering Chhattisgarh, reported the highest 722 new cases. Meanwhile, coronavirusnegative reports and complete vaccination certificates were made mandatory for people visiting the Jagannath Temple in Puri from other states. Fifty persons associated with the 12th century shrine, including 22 servitors, have tested positive for the infection, sources in the temple administration said. Besides, 19 people from Puri visited the Kumbh Mela. Of them, 17 have so far returned to the holy town, officials said. Fifteen of those who returned underwent RTPCR tests and two were found to be coronavirusnegative, while reports of 13 others were awaited, he said. In the wake of the sharp rise in coronavirus cases, the state government suspended permission for all interstate passenger buses.