Bhubaneswar, May 28 -- Amid rising concerns over a surge in COVID-19 cases in India, Dr. Nilakantha Mishra, Director of Public Health for the Government of Odisha, urged the public not to worry since this strain seems to be very mild.

Speaking to ANI, Dr Mishra said, "The number of COVID cases is increasing, but the number of hospitalisations is not increasing. There is nothing to worry about since this strain seems to be very mild. We advise people to be cautious but not to worry."

On May 27, the number of COVID-19 cases in India reached 1,010. According to medical experts, the symptoms are similar to those of colds or flus.

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