Desk Report
Publish: 02 Jun 2021, 08:33 pm
Medical oxygen tank and cylinder regulator gauge || Photo: Collected
The frontier districts of Bangladesh have adequate oxygen in their stocks to deal with Covid-19 patients, DGHS spokesperson Dr Nazmul Islam said on Wednesday.
“Although the Covid positivity rate in frontier districts is much higher than the rest of the country, there’s no need to panic as hospitals have adequate medical supplies alongside oxygen in their stocks,” said the spokesperson of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Nazmul Islam, however, said, “Everyone should follow health guidelines as Covid infection rate is on the rise again.”
According to the initial plan, he said, Pfizer vaccine will be given only in the capital. This vaccine will be given on a priority basis to those who have got registered, he added.
If students are there in the list, they will also be given priority, he said adding, “The date on which the Pfizer vaccination programme will begin has not yet been fixed.”
Covid situation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh recorded 34 more coronavirus-related deaths and 1,988 new cases in 24 hours till Wednesday morning as the country continues to grapple with the pandemic situation.
Among the deceased, 11 died in Dhaka division while five each in Khulna, Chattogram and Rajshahi divisions, 3 each in Sylhet and Rangpur and one in Barishal divisions.
Lockdown in districts
The government has already given such an instruction to local administrations, said Cabinet Secretary Khandker Anwarul Islam at a press briefing after a virtual Cabinet meeting held with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair.
Source: UNB
Subscribe Shampratik Deshkal Youtube Channel
Topic : Covid-19 Oxygen cylinders
© 2024 Shampratik Deshkal All Rights Reserved. Design & Developed By Root Soft Bangladesh