In Bihar, Black fungus claimed two lives at IGIMS in Patna during the past 24 hours. With this six people have so far died due to this disease in the state. 182 cases of Black Fungus have so far been reported from different parts of the state.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''The number of fresh COVID-19 cases is continuously declining in the state. The state's recovery rate has risen to over 93 per cent, while the test positivity rate has declined to 3.01 per cent. Over six lakh fourty four thousand people have recovered from the infection so far. 4,002 fresh COVID cases were reported in the state during the last 24 hours and 8,111&nbsp; people recovered yesterday.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Active case in the state is decreasing and it is 40 thousand 691. Over 97 lakh 97 thousand people have been vaccinated in the state so far. Union Minister of State for Health Ashwani Kumar Choubey said RTPCR test facilities will be tripled in Bihar. Mr Choubey said RTPCR labs will be established in six districts of the state.</span><br />
News On AIR | May 24, 2021 8:11 AM
Bihar: Black fungus claims two lives at IGIMS Patna in past 24 hours