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16 more die at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital's Covid unit

Senior Correspondent   | banglanews24.com
Update: 2021-07-17 13:48:29
16 more die at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital's Covid unit

Sixteen Covid-19 related fatalities were reported at the Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) in the last 24 hours till Saturday morning (July 17).

Of the deceased, eight had tested positive for Covid-19 while the remaining eight showed symptoms of the virus, hospital director Brigadier General Shamim Yazdani said.

Nine of the deceased were from Rajshahi district, two from Chapainawabganj, one each from Kushtia and Natore, and three from Pabna district, he said.

In the last 24 hours, 66 people have been admitted to the corona unit of the hospital while 26 people were discharged after recovery during the period.

Moreover, 527 people are currently undergoing treatment at the 454-bed corona unit of the hospital. Among them, 18 are being treated in the ICU.

BDST: 1348 HRS, JUL 17, 2021
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