A fresh COVID-19 case has been reported in Bhubaneswar, with a 50-year-old man from Baramunda testing positive for the infection.
According to hospital authorities, the man underwent a COVID-19 test and was found to be infected. He has since been admitted to a private hospital in the city, where he is receiving treatment under medical observation.
Details about his current health condition are not yet available.
Authorities are expected to determine how the man contracted the infection. They may also check whether he had any recent travel history or came into contact with an infected person.
Further information regarding the case is awaited.
The development comes as health authorities continue to monitor COVID-19 cases and maintain surveillance for any signs of wider transmission.