Kushtia Correspondent: Dhaka, Jul-26,

 Twelve more Covid-related deaths were recorded at Kushtia General Hospital in 24 hours till Monday morning.

Of the deceased, 11 were confirmed Covid patients while the remaining three showed symptoms of the virus, said Dr MA Momen, administrator of Kushtia General Hospital.

Besides, the district logged 223 fresh Covid cases in the past 24 hours after testing 666 samples during this period, said Dr Momen.

The positivity rate in the district currently stands at 33%.

Besides,190 patients with Covid symptoms are currently undergoing treatment at the hospital, the official said.

So far, 13,442 people have been found infected in the district, while 310 people have died of Covid-19.