Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).It was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, and has since spread globally, resulting in an ongoing pandemic.As of 17 May 2020, more than 4.71 million cases have been reported across 188 countries and territories, resulting in more than 315,000 deaths. More than 1.73 million people have recovered..
Read MoreThe first case of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Indian state of Bihar was reported in Munger on 22 March 2020. A 38-year-old who was confirmed positive for coronavirus, was also its first victim.He had travel history to Qatar.The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has confirmed a total of 1,326 (17 May 2020) cases as of 17 May 2020 including 8 deaths and 499 recoveries.The virus has spread in 38 districts of the state, of which Patna has the highest number of cases. The state is under lockdown since 25 March. The state government has responded to the outbreak by following a contact-tracing, testing and home to home surveillance model. Bihar Government faces much criticism related to migrant workers and students studying in Kota..
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