The second prediction fears for the worst where cases of infections may rise to around 100,000. “We are now preparing to ensure treatment for the estimated number of patients of the pandemic as per the predictions,” he told the meeting. At the same time, doubts remain whether the country has enough trained doctors to maintain Intensive Care Units (ICU), which might become crucial for treating critical Covid-19 patients. Secondly, the Health Ministry has to prepare a sufficient number of isolation beds, ventilators and ICU beds for the patients. Dr Monir also said on an average, 80% of Covid-19 patients can receive treatment at home but the rest would require hospitalization.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 29, 2020 04:07 UTC