BigstockFrom now onward, the test for the coronavirus detection will be carried out at the Bangladesh Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases (BITID)The Coronavirus detection kits have reached in Chittagong on Saturday, equipping the health facilities to carry out detection of the deadly virus. From now onward, the test for the coronavirus detection will be carried out at the Bangladesh Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases (BITID), Dr. Sheikh Fazle Rabbi, civil surgeon of Chittagong, told BSS. Earlier, the test for the coronavirus detection of seven suspected persons has been completed after sending their samples to Dhaka, but none of them was found infected with the virus, he said, reports BSS. Admitting Intensive Care Unit (ICU) crisis in Chittagong, he said that the ICU of Chittagong Medical College Hospital has been prepared temporarily for the patients, if detected. Meanwhile, airport authorities said no international flight will be permitted to land at Shah Amanat International Airport after 12 pm Saturday night.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 21, 2020 14:37 UTC