As many as 46.39% of the residents in Cuttack city have developed antibodies, revealed a serological survey conducted by the Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC), Bhubaneswar. A total of 2,247 samples had been collected for the survey.
RMRC Director Dr Sanghamitra Pati said 1,634 samples were collected from 25 wards whereas 640 samples from vulnerable groups during the survey. Around 41.08% persons from 25 wards and 56.48% people have developed antibodies. CMC Commissioner Ananya Das said the survey had been conducted from November 2 to 5. She hoped city people would adhere to Covid guidelines during Dhanteras and Diwali like way they did during Dussehra.