Nighttime restrictions imposed in Rajshahi

Following a surge in Covid-19 cases, the local administration in Rajshahi imposed night-time restrictions on businesses in the city and nine upazilas of the district from yesterday evening.

"Under the restrictions, all shops, shopping malls, recreation centres, and restaurants must close by 8:00pm," said Muhammad Shariful Haque, Rajshahi additional deputy commissioner.

Four people have died from coronavirus infection and symptoms in 24 hours till yesterday morning, said Brig Gen Shamim Yazdani, director of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital.

A total of 186 samples were tested in the RMCH laboratory during this period, with 120 people infected with the coronavirus. The current positivity rate is 64.52 percent, said the RMCH director.

"The 104-bed Covid unit is currently treating 51 people," he added.

Meanwhile, the additional deputy commissioner said, "Rajshahi DC Abdul Jalil issued a public notice imposing the restrictions when the Covid transmission rate reached 74.84 percent on Friday."