4 retired, 2 serving army members die of Covid-19

Four retired and two serving members of the army died of Covid-19 today, Inter Service Public Relation Directorate said.

Of the six deceased, four were above 70-years-old and were retired service men, the ISPR said in a release.

ISPR also said at least 345 serving and retired members of armed forces and their family members infected with Covid-19 have been admitted to Dhaka Combined Military Hospital as of today.

Of the total patients, 88 have been released after being cured. "All other patients are in good condition," the release said.

"There are three RT-PCR machines at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) and 10 RT-PCR machines at CMHs situated at other cantonments for the coronavirus testing of authorised members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces and their family members."

Till date, 3,194 samples have been tested in AFIP. All military hospitals also have adequate stock of medical equipment including PPE and necessary medicines. Besides, the presence of full-time trained physicians is being ensured in a planned way, the release added.

It also said that with the onset of coronavirus infection, the army has taken adequate measures to provide medical care to infected members of the armed forces.