6 die from cold, fever in Cumilla in 24hrs

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

A total of 106 patients, including 40 COVID-19 patients, are undergoing treatment at the hospital, said its assistant director Sajeda Khatun.

According to the civil surgeon office, 30 more people tested positive for COVID-19 in the district in the last 24 hours, bringing the total tally to 5,030.

So far, 130 people have died of Covid-19 and cold-related problems while 3,050 people made full recovery in the district.