Coronavirus in Bihar: 11 new COVID-19 positive cases; state tally at 707
The total number of COVID-19 cases in Bihar crossed the 700-mark after 11 more people tested positive for the infection, taking the total number of infections in the state to 707, a Health Department official said. Out of the new cases, 5 are reported from Khagaria, four from Begusarai and two from Banka districts. At least 358 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, 343 affected persons are receiving treatment in the state.
"11 more covid19 +ve cases in Bihar taking the total to 707," Health Department Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar tweeted.
"We are ascertaining their further infection trail." All the new patients are males and in the age group of 17-52, Kumar added.
Barring Jamui, all the remaining 37 districts of Bihar are affected by COVID-19.
Munger district has reported the highest number of cases (115), followed by Patna (61), Rohtas (59), Buxar (56), Nalanda (50), Siwan (33), Kaimur (32) and Begusarai (31), officials said.
A total of 36,053 samples have been tested so far at seven facilities in Patna, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur and Darbhanga, the officials added.
(With Inputs from PTI)
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