Covid tally in Bihar crosses 7 lakh-mark

PATNA: The Covid-19 tally in Bihar hit the seven lakh mark on Thursday with the state registering 2,568 more cases, taking the caseload to 7,00897.
Even though the cases continue to fall sharply in the second wave with more recoveries, there has been no decline in the death toll so far. Officially, 98 deaths were reported by the state government on Thursday, on a day the state registered 2,568 new cases.
The number of deaths was less when the second wave was at its peak in the state.For instance, on April 27, Bihar registered 85 deaths with 12,604 new Covid-19 cases recorded that day.
In the five days between May 23 and May 27, a total of 1,532 new cases have been registered and in the same duration, 500 official deaths were reported. This shows on average there were 3,065 Covid-19 cases per day with a daily average death count of 100. Data for the same duration from April 23 to April 27 showed that the state registered 62,231 cases but 351 deaths. So, on average, the state got 12,446 cases and 70.2 deaths per day during this period.
As per data shared by the health department, the overall toll has now reached 4,943 in Bihar. With a total of 6,67,506 recoveries, there has been a decrease in the number of active cases, which now stands at 28,447.
Covid-19 nodal officer at PMCH and consultant physician, Dr Israrul Haque said these deaths being reported now are those of the lingering cases. “For example, there are cases of patients who had tested positive four weeks back and after testing negative they developed pneumonia or secondary infection,” Dr Haque said. Senior vice-president of state IMA, Dr Ajay Kumar also cited the same reason. Dr Kumar said all those dying recently are the ones who were infected at least two weeks back.
On Thursday, 11 deaths were reported from Gaya, followed by Madhubani (10), Siwan (9), Rohtas (8), West Champaran (8) and Patna (6). AIIMS-Patna and NMCH reported seven deaths each, taking the toll to 14. On the other hand, IGIMS reported four deaths on Thursday.
Meanwhile, a drop in the number of vaccinations was also seen on Thursday as a total of 43,251 beneficiaries got the shot which included 38,422 who got the first shot and 4829 who got the second shot.