Coronavirus in Bihar: 15 new COVID-19 cases; state tally at 761
The total number of COVID-19 cases in Bihar surged to 761 after 15 more people tested positive for the infection a Health Department official said on Tuesday. Out of the new cases, nine of the patients hail from Begusarai, two are from Darbhanga, one each from Nalanda, Samastipur, Sheikhpura and Supaul districts. At least 377 people have recovered after getting infected with the deadly disease, Six people have died of COVID-19 so far -- one each from Patna, Rohtas, Munger, Vaishali, East Champaran and Sitamarhi districts. Currently, 378 affected persons are receiving treatment in the state.
"We are ascertaining the infection trail," Health Department's Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar said.
Most of the patients are in the 20-40 age group, he said.
Coronavirus has spread to 37 of the state's 38 districts, leaving Jamui unaffected.
COVID-19 patients, who died during the course of treatment, were also suffering from other serious illnesses.
Munger has reported the maximum number of cases at 115, followed by Patna at 70, Rohtas (59), Buxar (56), Nalanda (50), Siwan (33), Kaimur (32), Begusarai (31). These are among the worst affected districts.
A total of 36,053 samples have been tested so far at the seven facilities in Patna, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur and Darbhanga, officials said.
(With Inputs from PTI)
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