Jashore district on Friday reported 5 more deaths from Covid-19.

Medical Officer at Jashore Civil Surgeon Office Dr. Rehnewaz said 5 people died and another 370 people were infected with coronavirus.

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The day's infection rate was 62 percent.

At the ICU and covid dedicated ward of Jashore General Hospital, 145 Covid-19 patients were admitted.

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Hospital RMO Dr Arif Ahmed said that the doctors were under pressure as the hospital had more patients than the number of beds.

Additional Magistrate of the district Kazi Mohammad Sayemuzzaman said area-based restrictions have been extended till June 29 due to the increase in coronavirus infection in the district.