Bhubaneswar, April 3: In a significant increase in Covid-19 patients in the state, as many as 15 infections were confirmed today taking the total number of patients to 20.

As per information, seven close contacts of Surya Nagar case including his wife, daughter and tenants have been tested positive for Covid-19 while three other persons from Jharapada also tested positive.

Similarly one person each tested positive in Cuttack, Jajpur and Pur. Besides two other persons of Bhadrak have also been tested positive for the deadly virus.