5 die with fever, cold in Cumilla

Cumilla

Five people suffering from fever and cold-related problems, died at Comilla Medical College Hospital in the last 24 hours till Sunday morning, UNB reports.

A total of 111 patients, including 33 COVID-19 patients, are undergoing treatment at the hospital, said its assistant director Sajeda Khatun.

Besides, 14 people, including seven women, were undergoing treatment at the ICU of the hospital, she said.

According to the civil surgeon’s office, 65 more people tested positive for COVID-19 in the district in the last 24 hours, bringing the tally to 5,173.

So far, 131 people have died of COVID-19 and cold-related problems while 3,110 people made full recovery in the district.