Nineteen people died at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital's (RMCH) Covid-19 unit in 24 hours till Thursday morning.

Of the deceased, five were Covid-19 positive and rests were suspected cases, said RMCH Director Brig Gen Shamim Yazdani.

Six of them were from Rajshahi, three from Chapainawabganj, six from Pabna, two each from Natore, Naogaon, the RMCH director confirmed.

Fifty-six patients were admitted to the RMCH coronavirus unit over 24 hours till this morning, the director also said. Total number of admitted patients at present is 507.