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With 38 more nationwide deaths from the virus reported on Monday, the death tally from Covid-19 rose to 1,502.
During the period, 3,480 new cases were detected, taking the total number of Covid-19 patients in the country to 115,786 after testing 15,555 samples in the last 24 hours. So far, 46,755 people have recovered from the disease.
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Monday said the government will take steps to appoint additional 2000 physicians to contain the situation.
The respiratory virus spreads primarily through droplets generated when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose.
To protect themselves people need to clean their hands frequently with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.
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A UNB photographer captured photos of the people submitting their samples for Covid-19 tests at Mugda Medical College and Hospital on Monday.
People maintaining distance from each other sitting on chairs and waiting for their turn to submit samples for Covid-19 tests.
Health worker from inside the booth collects saliva for Covid-19 tests from a man.
A potential Covid-19 patient consulting with a doctor through videolink while a healthworker stands by with hand sanitizer.
A young woman carrying her child waits outside the hospital entrance.
A woman consults with a doctor through video link while a health worker stands by, with hand sanitizer.
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