POBNEWS24, Dhaka, June 17,2021: In Bagerhat, samples of 106 people were tested in 24 hours from 8 am on Wednesday to 6 am on Thursday and 52 corona positive were detected. The infection rate is 48.6 percent. Which is 14 percent more than the previous day. One died in Corona at this time. Civil Surgeon KM Humayun Kabir confirmed the information.
At present, 14 samples of corona positive have been identified in 30 sample tests in Mongla upazila, which is at high risk of infection in the district. The detection rate is 48.6 percent. Mongla Upazila Executive Officer Kamlesh Majumder said restrictions have been in place in Mongla Port Municipality since May 30. However, despite the strict restrictions and hygiene rules, the movement of ordinary people has increased. Crowds of people flooded the market. No one is abiding by the strict restrictions imposed by the administration. Passengers are crossing the boat in crowds. As a result, health risks are increasing. As the infection situation has not improved, the administration has imposed a seven-day restriction in the third phase in Mongla Upazila from today to June 23.
Civil Surgeon KM Humayun Kabir said the second wave of corona infection in Bagerhat has been on the rise since last March. A 50-bed Corona Dedicated Hospital is ready for treatment. There is an adequate supply of central oxygen. Mongla upazila is most at risk in the district. Corona patients are increasing there every day. The detection rate in the sample test is fluctuating between 60 and 70 percent, which is worrying. Besides, Sharankhola and Morelganj upazilas bordering.
Mongla are at risk. The administration has taken steps to prevent the spread of the infection. No one is following the hygiene rules to prevent corona infection.
