Sambalpur: The out-patient department (OPD) service at medicine department of Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR) in Burla town of Sambalpur district was suspended Tuesday till further orders after nine doctors tested positive for COVID-19, VIMSAR director Dr Lalit Meher said.
According to Meher, in larger public interest and in view to contain the spread of COVID-19 cases, the medical authorities have closed the OPD of medicine department in VIMSAR, Burla.
The doctors and hospital staff who had come in contact with COVID-19 infected patients have been asked to undergo 14-day home quarantine. Their swab samples will be sent for testing, informed Meher.
The doctors and employees who are part of emergency services at the hospital have been asked not to take any leave until further orders. Wearing of masks in hospital premises has been made mandatory.
Earlier, the OPD services here had been closed from July 15 till July 19.
PNN
