Kushtia General Hospital reported nine more Covid-19 related deaths in 24 hours until 9 am on Monday amid an alarming surge in infections and deaths in different parts of the country.
Among the deceased, seven were Covid positive while the remaining had symptoms, said Dr MA Momen, administrator of Kushtia General Hospital.
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Besides, 172 people came out positive in 445 tests in the district in the last 24 hours.
A total of 183 patients are currently undergoing treatment in the hospital with Covid symptoms.
So far, 7,357 people have been infected with the virus in the district and the death toll from the virus reached 189.
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A total of 5,340 people have recovered to date.
Dr MA Momen said the hospital staff are struggling to handle the rising number of number of Covid patients .
There is a possibility of oxygen crisis in the hospital, he said adding that most of the admitted patients provided with oxygen support.
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Meanwhile, a circular has been issued to extend the ongoing lockdown in Kushtia district till July 1.
Earlier on June 20, the lockdown was imposed in Kushtia district till June 27.