Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday expressed concern over instances of healthcare providers, including doctors, getting infected with COVID-19 in the State. This points to a probable breach in maintaining infection control practices, Mr. Patnaik said while addressing a technical workshop for healthcare personnel through videoconferencing. Mr. Patnaik’s comment assumes significance in the wake of 14 doctors and several paramedical staff testing positive for the virus in different hospitals in the State. The Chief Minister directed the Health Department to ensure that adequate supplies for personal protection are available. This places an even greater responsibility on you, as the conduct and protocols followed by you sets an example for the people,” Mr. Patnaik told the doctors and senior functionaries of different medical colleges and COVID hospitals.

Source: The Hindu June 10, 2020 18:37 UTC