Jute Minister not infected with coronavirus: IEDCR
The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research or IEDCR has dispelled rumours that Textiles and Jute Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi had contracted the novel coronavirus infection.
Addressing the problem at a media briefing on Thursday, IEDCR Director Prof Meerjady Sabrina Flora said the minister visited Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital with a different flu strain, reports bdnews24.com.
"The textiles and jute minister isn't infected with the coronavirus. Predicated on the info we received from BSMMU, he visited a healthcare facility with a different illness."
Pressed on the type of illness the minister was experiencing, Flora said,"The virus involved is named 229-E, which is accountable for the normal flu or cold and is prevalent inside our country."
The virus does not require any separate treatment or isolation measures, she said, adding, "This is nothing to be fearful or worried about."
Gazi has been admitted to the hospital's Cabin Block after undergoing treatment at BRB Hospital for two days prior, said Saikat Haldar, a spokesman of the textiles and jute ministry.
"He's healthy now. He spoke if you ask me from a healthcare facility today. He isn't experiencing any major condition."
