Shawdesh desk:

Twelve people died at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital’s (RMCH) Covid-19 unit in 24 hours till Sunday morning.

Of the deceased, one was Covid-19 positive and rests were suspected cases, said RMCH Director Brig Gen Shamim Yazdani.

Six of them were from Rajshahi, three from Chapainawabganj, one each from Natore, Naogaon and Pabna, the RMCH director confirmed.

Seventy-seven patients were admitted to the RMCH coronavirus unit over 24 hours till this morning, the director also said. Total number of admitted patients at present is 485.