3 people died of corona symptoms in 24 hours at matlab.Two people died on June 24 at the same house in the village of south Dingabhanga in Upadi North Union of Matlab South Upazila in Chandpur. Md. Mizan Bakaul (55) died at 7:00 am in the morning and Moni Begum (50), wife of Bachchu Bakaul of the same house died at 2:00 am in the night.
Besides, Upazila Accountant Officer Barek Bakaul died on the same night with corona symptoms. Both were buried at the family graveyard on Wednesday afternoon, June 24, in the presence of the administration with the help of a volunteer team.
According to their family sources, Mizan Bakaul has been suffering from cold, fever and sore throat for the last few days. The physical condition has been deteriorating since Tuesday afternoon. The Upazila Health Department was informed about the illness at night. But he died in the morning. The other woman was also ill for a long time. The health department has collected samples from the deceased Mizan Bakaul and family members.
However, the health department did not collect the sample as the scheduled time of the deceased Moni Begum had passed.
Upazila Nirbahi Officer Fahmida Haque said the burial of the two has been completed in compliance with the hygiene rules. Samples were collected from family members of both of them and the house was locked.
Correspondent: Mahfuz Mallick, June 24,2020