Speakers addresses a seminar titled 'Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)' on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 | Courtesy“People need to free themselves from fear and take necessary measures,” said Dr Flora. Talking about the fatality rate senior scientist Dr Alamgir said: “When a patient has other diseases, these may lead them to a critical situation. Dr Alamgir said, using respirator masks to avoid coronavirus is pointless in Bangladesh as the virus is yet to reach the country. Any infected person will be taken under surveillance right away” said Dr Alamgir. People get confused about what to believe,” said Dr Alamgir, urging people not to accept as true, any kind of rumour about the deadly virus.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 19, 2020 16:18 UTC