<span style="font-weight: bold;">I</span><span style="color: #222222;">n Bihar, fresh complete lockdown has been imposed in two districts of Sitamarhi and Lakhisarai and extended in three more districts of Nawada, Buxar and Supaul due to an alarming rise in COVID-19 cases. With this, lockdown is now continuing in 20 districts across the state. Lockdown has been imposed in Sitamarhi &nbsp;and Lakhisarai districts for over a week respectively. The lockdown has been extended in Nawada and Supaul till 15th of July while it will continue in Buxar till 17th of this month. Except for essential services, all activities have been stopped in lockdown areas. Public transport is allowed for conveyance. However, private vehicles are limited to essential works only. Train and flight services have been allowed.<br />''<br />''AIIMS, Patna will start human trial of Corona virus on vaccines today on 18 volunteers selected by hospital authority. Several people offered to take part in the trial, but only 18 people were selected for the process. The first dose will be given to selected people and after an interval of 14 days, the second dose will be given. After completion of the scheduled period, check-up of people will be undertaken for after effects of the vaccine trial.<br />''<br />''Meanwhile, a record number of 1,266 positive cases were reported in the state during the last 24 hours. This is the highest number in a single day. Recovery rate in Bihar stands at over 73 per cent. In all, 125 people have lost their lives due to Coronavirus infection so far.</span><br />
News On AIR | July 13, 2020 12:32 PM
Bihar: Fresh complete lockdown imposed in two districts and extended in three