Updated Apr 09, 2021 | 22:40 IST
Naveen Patnaik's comments have come in view of the rampant impositions of night curfews in various districts across the country due to an alarming surge in COVID-19 cases.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik | Photo Credit: ANI
Key Highlights
Odisha registered this year's highest single-day spike of 1,282 new cases on Friday
The state now has 5,941 active cases, while 3,38,890 people have recovered from the disease so far
Bhubaneshwar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik warned the people that the second wave of deadly COVID-19 infection has started in the country and urged them to follow the state-advised guidelines to avoid curfews and lockdowns.