Of the deceased, eight were confirmed Covid patients while the remaining fifteen showed symptoms of the virus.

All of them died at Sher-E-Bangla Medical College and Hospital (SBMCH), the officials said. 

Divisional Health Director Dr Basudev Kumar Das said that 536 patients have died of Covid-19 in the division so far.

Besides, 195 people have tested positive for Covid in Barishal division in the past 24 hours, the lowest number of cases in the past two weeks.

Some 37,817 active Covid patients have been identified in the division to date, according to the officials.

Moreover, 277 Covid patients are currently undergoing treatment at the corona unit of SBMCH.

Meanwhile, relatives of some Covid patients have alleged that there’s a dearth of doctors at the hospital apart from an apparent oxygen shortage.