Man in KMCH coronavirus unit dies

A man with symptoms of novel coronavirus died at the isolation unit of Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH) on Sunday morning, reports UNB.

The deceased was identified as Sultan Sheikh, 70, son of Abdul Gafur from Narail's Kalia upazila.

KMCH coronavirus unit doctor Shailendranath Biswas said though Sultan was undergoing treatment at the coronavirus unit but he had been suffering from tuberculosis.

They informed the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) but were told that it is not important to take samples of Sultan's body as he had tuberculosis.

Sultan's body was handed over to his family without any test, the doctor added.

Khulna civil surgeon Sujat Ahmed also confirmed that the deceased was a tuberculosis patient.

Earlier, one Mustahidur Rahman was admitted to KMCH with coronavirus symptoms but he tested negative.

Meanwhile, two other people suffering from coronavirus symptoms died at a hospital in Barishal.

Bangladesh has so far confirmed 48 cases and five coronavirus deaths. No new case was reported in the last 48 hours, the government said Sunday.