The Bihar government, under the Mukhyamantri Chikitsa Sahayata Kosh Yojana scheme, will bear the cost of medical expenditure of all patients in the state found positive with the coronavirus infection, Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar announced on Monday. He also declared that the state government will provide an ex-gratia of Rs 1 lakh to the family members of the deceased. Nitish Kumar urged the citizens to use a face mask and practice social exclusion. They should also ensure that they are using a mask so that they don't get affected by the virus," Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said. Screening is being done in Patna and Gaya airport to prevent the spread of the virus in the state.

Source: dna March 16, 2020 11:03 UTC