In an important landmark, Odisha reported that the number of patients recovering from COVID-19 has outnumbered the number of positive cases. Odisha registered its first case on 15 March this year and the number of cases kept increasing, especially during the last fortnight. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that more than half those affected by COVID-19 have recovered and been discharged from hospitals. A total of 75 patients in Odisha recovered today, taking the total to 887 recoveries. The total number of positive cases reported today is 67, with a total of 776 positive cases currently in the state. The total number of COVID-19 cases, which includes both active and recovered cases, stands at 1,660. The recovery rate is at 49% while the national average stands at 41%.