A record number of 1266 positive cases were reported for 24 hours. But the Bihar government said, in the same period 962 people were cured and discharged, making it the highest number of discharges till now on a single day.

This is the highest number in a single day. With this the tally is now 16,305 in the state. In all, 11,953 persons have recovered so far. Presently, 4226 patients are undergoing treatment at various hospitals. Recovery rate in Bihar stands at over 73 per cent. 125 people so far died due to Corona in the state.

Meanwhile, in Bihar, the fresh complete lockdown has been imposed in Sitamarhi district and extended in three districts of Nawada, Buxar and Supaul due to an alarm in Covid-19 cases. This lockdown is continuing in 19 districts across the state. Lockdown has been imposed in Sitamarhi district for eight days till July 20. Lockdown has been extended till July 15 in Nawada and Supaul. On the other hand, the Buxar lockdown will up to July 17. Already, a complete lockdown has been imposed in ten districts of the state due to an alarming spike in Covid-19 cases. The three-day lockdown has been imposed in four districts of Buxar, Nawada Supaul and Kishanganj. In Khagaria, the lockdown has been ordered for five days till the 14th of this month. In Patna, Munger, Madhepura, Kaimur and Purnea districts lockdown will continue till the 16th of this month.

The State government has also ordered a complete lockdown in districts of Begusarai, Nalanda and Vaishali for six days starting from tomorrow.

During the ongoing lockdown, Government offices and Public corporations will remain closed. All private and commercial establishments will also remain closed. Ration shops, dairy, Vegetables and meat shops will remain open between 6 am and 10 am and from 4 pm to 7 pm. All places of worship will be closed and there will be no religious gatherings.
All kinds of e-commerce and home delivery have been allowed. Public transport services are allowed in the lockdown period. However, private vehicles will be limited to essential works only. Train and flight services have been allowed.

Wearing masks has been made mandatory for all. 14 days home quarantine has been made necessary for all rail passengers who come into the state. Railways have deployed two COVID 19 care rakes each comprising 21 coaches at two platforms of Patna Junction.

The state recorded 704 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 13,978 meanwhile 9,792 persons have recovered so far. 4076 patients are undergoing treatment at various hospitals. The recovery rate in Bihar stands at 70 percent. 103 people have died.
Personal Secretary of Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi and two others at his residence were tested positive for the virus. Dinesh Singh a JD(U) MLC has also contracted the virus.

Except for essential services all activities have been stopped in lockdown areas. For conveyance public transport is allowed. However, private vehicles are limited to essential works only. Train and flight services have been allowed.