In Bihar, COVID-19 recovery rate has improved to 87 percent which is 10 per cent more than national average. With the recovery of 2629 people in last 24 hours, a total of one lakh 15 thousand 74 patients have recovered from the infection in the state so far.<br />'' <br />''Active cases are declining following rise in recovery. 17 thousand 181 patients are undergoing treatment in various hospitals at present. Positive cases mounted to 1 lakh 32,935 after 2,087 fresh cases detected in past 24 hours. Maximum 315 cases reported from Patna followed by 104 each in Gopalganj and Araria.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The death toll due to COVID-19 in the state has risen to 679. The number of testings has crossed 29 lakh 89 thousand in the state.</span><br />