Chief Minister Hemant Soren has urged people to wear masks whenever they step out of their homes. In case of non-availability of masks, Mr Soren has requested people to cover their nose and mouth with a three layered cloth-mask to protect themselves from the COVID-19 pandemic. <br />''<br />''Mr Soren further reiterating his appeal has requested people of the state to stay at home and avoid unnecessary roaming around outside.<br />''<br />''1912 samples of suspected people have been tested for COVID-19 in Jharkhand, so far.<br />''<br />''AIR Correspondent reports, the COVID-19 outbreak in Jharkhand is outgrowing day by day. A total of 17 people have been infected with the Coronavirus in the state, while the number of deaths due to COVID-19 has increased to 2. A 56 year old man lost his life this morning, battling with the Coronavirus infection in Ranchi. He was a Corona positive patient and was undergoing treatment at RIMS among the 8 positive cases of Ranchi district. <br />''<br />''The deceased is the husband of second positive patient and was a resident of Hindpiri locality. He was facing respiratory problems since last three days. He was shifted to ICU and put on ventilator from the COVID-19 Isolation Ward at the Trauma Centre. Doctors had confirmed his condition as stable but later on Saturday night he could not breathe properly. On Sunday morning he died. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Health department report states that around 1912 samples of suspected patients have been tested by far, out of which 17 are positive cases. Six from Bokaro, 2 from Hazaribagh, 1 from Koderma and 8 cases from Ranchi district have been detected till date. </span><br />