Bhubaneswar, May 23 -- Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Health department on Saturday issued a directive to the district Collectors for management of Covid-19 care facilities in view of impending cyclone 'Yaas'.

The department ordered the district administrators to appoint nodal officers in all the blocks and districts, open 24x7 control rooms and coordinate with SRC office to deal with any emergency.

The district and local administrators have been directed to remain in readiness and ensure that the following arrangements are in place.

1. Identify nodal officers for district as well as at block level for continuous monitoring and supervision. Share their names, designation and contact number with the State Control Room.

2. Functioning of Contr...