Among them, five had tested positive for the virus while others displayed symptoms consistent with the disease, said RMCH Director Brig Gen Shameem Yazdany. The death toll at the unit since the start of July stands at 52, with 22 positive cases of the virus, said Yazdany. In June, 405 had died at the unit with 189 victims testing positive for the disease. Bangladesh reported 132 deaths from COVID on Friday, taking the toll to 14,778. The country is currently facing a renewed surge in COVID cases and deaths, prompting the government to impose strict lockdown restrictions nationwide.

Source: bd News24 July 03, 2021 07:30 UTC