“There is a shortage of high flow nasal cannula, but the patients died due to having some other complications like diabetes,” said Superintendent Dr Nuruzzaman of the hospital. He said they have written to the Health Ministry requesting more allotment for high flow nasal cannula. Also Read - Covid-19: Mymensingh hospital records 14 deaths in a dayThe Covid dedicated hospital has the capacity to provide treatment to 200 patients. However, there were 223 patients undergoing treatment till 8am on Friday, with 10 in critical conditions. The hospital authorities are struggling to provide treatment to such a high number of patients.

Source: Dhaka Tribune July 02, 2021 12:45 UTC