A coronavirus case has been found inside a jail premises of Bihar.

No COVID-19 case has been found inside the premises of Hajipur Jail. The video circulating shows a mock drill on how to handle coronavirus patients.

No COVID-19 case has been found inside the premises of Hajipur Jail. The video circulating shows a mock drill on how to handle coronavirus patients. A video claiming that a policeman tested positive for the coronavirus in Hajipur Jail went viral on social media. The video shows a policeman falling on the ground while coughing and sneezing profusely. Facebook page Law chamber of Md Aammar Zaki posted the video with the claim, “Suspected Corona patient in Hajipur Jail”. However, the video is of a mock drill being conducted in prison in Bihar’s Hajipur. The mock drill was conducted by the prison officials to demonstrate how to handle a coronavirus patient. No COVID-19 case has been found inside the premises of Hajipur Jail.

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