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62 more positive tests for coronavirus in Rangpur division
RANGPUR, June 11, 2020 (BSS) – Sixty-two more people were tested
positive for coronavirus today at the two COVID-19 Laboratories in
Rangpur and Dinajpur of Rangpur division.
Health officials said the new 62 infected cases were reported after
diagnosing 376 samples at the two laboratories.
Of them, 31 new patients were reported after diagnosing 188 samples
at the COVID-19 Laboratory at Rangpur Medical College (RpMC) in
Rangpur city. “The new 23 patients include 20 of Rangpur, eight of
Gaibandha and three of Kurigram districts,” Chief of Divisional
Coronavirus Service and Prevention Task Force and Principal of RpMC
Professor Dr. AKM Nurunnabi Lyzu told BSS.
On the other hand, 31 more new patients were reported after
diagnosing 188 samples at the COVID-19 Laboratory at M Abdur Rahim
Medical College (MARMC) in Dinajpur.
“The 31 new COVID-19 patients include 21 of Dinajpur, four each of
Nilphamari and Thakurgaon and two of Panchagarh districts,” Principal
of MARMC Professor Dr. Shibesh Sarker told BSS at 7:15 pm.
Focal Person of COVID-19 and Assistant Director (Health) for
Rangpur division Dr. ZA Siddiqui said the total number of COVID-19
patients rose to 1,769 as 62 new cases were reported from across the
division.
“The district-wise break up of the patients stands at 617 in
Rangpur, 95 in Panchagarh, 227 in Nilphamari, 56 in Lalmonirhat, 94 in
Kurigram, 155 in Thakurgaon, 382 in Dinajpur and 143 Gaibandha
districts,” Dr. Siddiqui added.
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