Eighteen Covid-19 related fatalities were reported at the Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) in the last 24 hours till Sunday morning (Aug 1).

Of the deceased, six were the residents in Rajshahi, four from Natore, three each from Naogaon and Pabna and one each from Chapainawabganj and Kushtia districts, said RMCH Director Brigadier General Shamim Yazdani.  

Among the deaths, six tested positive for Covid-19, seven had its symptoms and five in post-Covid-19 complexities, he said. They were aged between 31 and 65.

With this, 553 people died of Covid-19 at the corona unit of RMCH in the month of July.

Besides, 53 patients were admitted to the designated Covid wards of the hospital afresh during the time, taking its number to 418, including 195 tested positive for Covid-19, against 513 beds.

BDST: 1330 HRS, AUG 01, 2021
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