Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- Bhubaneswar: Many denizens erupted in joy after capital city Bhubaneswar was declared COVID-free on Monday. The 'premature' celebrations, however, did not last long as just hours later two locals were tested positive for the contagious disease.

State Health & Family Welfare Department today revealed about the two new cases detected in Bhubaneswar. One of them reportedly happens to be a constable in the armed police reserve. With the emergence of new cases, the city is likely to be in the government radar for a prolonged period.

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One of our police personnel on return from leave was subjected to precautionary testing & found #COVID-19 positive. He is asymptomatic, 36 yrs & being moved to our COVID Care fac...