Patna: Bihar has seen a more than ten-fold increase in active COVID-19 cases since last weekend, according to data released by the state health department. The state, which had zero active cases till Sunday, now has 14, out of which 12 are in Gaya’s account. In particular, Gaya is seeing an influx of pilgrims from abroad to attend the teachings of the Dalai Lama, who are traveling to Bodh Gaya, less than 20 km away.
The Tibetan spiritual leader is in Bihar after a gap of two years. On Monday, the International Buddhist Pilgrimage Center had reported five COVID-19 cases, all of whom were foreign nationals.
Besides this, one person each in Darbhanga and Patna has tested positive for coronavirus. Meanwhile, Dr Gopal Krishna Pal, Executive Director, AIIMS, Patna, said in a statement, “There is no need to panic over rumors of an impending fourth wave. However, it would be prudent that people avoid crowded places and wear masks.” wear.” venturing out”.
He stressed that the hospital was well prepared and that ventilators and oxygen concentrators were working fine in a mock drill conducted as part of a nationwide exercise on Tuesday.