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Bhubaneswar, April 4: The Odisha government on Saturday told all the government and private hospitals to report all cases of flue and respiratory diseases to the government.
The government also said that strict action will be taken against those who defy the order and do not report to the government on the issue.
A statement from the government said, “In view of sharp increase in number of COVID-19 positive cases it has become imperative to strengthen passive surveillance of both the
government and private health care facilities. It is necessary for containment of COVID-19 in the community,”
It also added, “So, all the CDM & PHOs and proprietors of the Private health Care facilities have been urged to report all the cases of SARI (Severe Acute Respiratory Infection) and ILI (Influenza like Illness) to the District IDSP Cell or State IDSP in the prescribed format,”
Talking about the legal actions the government said, “Any violation shall be viewed seriously including sealing of the facilities and cancellation of licence under the Clinical Establishment Act. The Office bearers of Private Clinical Establishment Association have also been urged to bring it to the notice of all concerned.”
