Covid-19 claims 15 more lives in Kushtia

Fifteen more Covid-related deaths were reported at Kushtia General Hospital in the last 24 hours until Monday morning, reports UNB.

Of the deceased, 10 tested positive for Covid-19 while remaining had symptoms, said statistics officer of Kushtia General Hospital Md Mejbaul Alam.

Besides, 141 people have tested positive for Covid in the district in the past 24 hours. "Some 511 samples were tested during the period," he said.

The positivity rate currently stands at 27.59 per cent.

A total of 220 people with Covid symptoms are currently undergoing treatment at the leading medical facility.

So far, 15,949 people have been infected with the virus in the district, while the death toll reached 630.

On the other hand, 12,308 people have recovered from Covid to date.