Bihar government has cancelled the leaves of all doctors, healthcare workers and paramedical staff till 5 April, reported news agency ANI.The healthcare staff who were already on leave have been asked to resume work.
However, the state has spared those who are on maternity or study leave.Also Read | Vaccine utilization rates lower in states witnessing second waveThis comes a day after the state reported 107 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, taking the cumulative tally to 2,63,265.
Bihar's fresh infection count touched a three-digit mark after a gap of nearly two months.There are 405 active cases in the state currently.As per the State Health Society, 59,076 samples were tested and 107 of them found positive for Covid-19 on Thursday.