“Not all health workers are using full protective gears in other countries. Health workers who are directly treating Covid-19 patients are the only ones using heavy protective gears,” he said. In many cases, the victims alleged that they were infected either after coming into contact with infected patients unknowingly or by treating Covid-19 patients without proper protective equipment. That, however, is all the more reason for the Bangladesh government to step up its game and ensure all-out support for the health workers. They said they have not been trained and provided with protective gears to treat Covid-19 patients.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 20, 2020 15:00 UTC