Bhubaneswar, April 9 -- Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday asserted that the fight against Covid-19 can be won even without imposing restrictions like lockdown while launching a 14-day 'Mask Abhiyan' in the State from today.

"The second wave of coronavirus infection has started and it is spreading fast. Lockdown, shutdown and night curfew are being imposed in many parts of the country. However, if we follow the Covid-19 guidelines and wear masks properly, we can stop the spread of the infection without imposing such harsh curbs. Therefore, we all will actively take part in the Mask Abhiyan for the next 14 days," the CM said.

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