3 more die with Covid-19 symptoms in Khulna

Three men died with symptoms of Covid-19 at the Khulna Medical College Hospital's flu corner early yesterday.

The youngest of them, a 40-year-old man, died a little past midnight about an hour after he was brought to the hospital. He was a resident of the city's Khalishpur.

He had a fever, cough and breathing difficulties, said Resident Medical Officer Mizanur Rahman.

Another 45-year-old man, a resident of Rayermahal area, died around 4:00am. He was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday.

His symptoms gradually worsened and he was referred to ICU, the doctor said.

The third victim was a 55-year-old-man from Bagmara. He died around 1:20am, soon after he was admitted to the hospital.

He had breathing difficulties, fever and other problems.

The deceased are being tested for coronavirus, the official said.

As of yesterday, 1,322 people tested positive for coronavirus in Khulna.