Seven people in Rajshahi died with coronavirus like symptoms from Saturday night to Sunday noon.
Of the deceased, four died while receiving treatment at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, said the hospital’s deputy director Dr Saiful Ferdous.
The deceased were identified as Saeedur Rahman, 45, of Ambagan area, Siamul Haque, 60, of Shiroil Kolony Boro Masjid area, Rabea Begum, 65, of Laxmipur Bhatapara area, Md Khokon, 40, of Goshpara area in the city; Mokbul Hossain, 75, of Tanore upazila, Ashraful Islam, 48, of Jashore; and Subash Chandra Saha, 50, of Boalia Police Station area.
Dr Saiful Ferdous samples were collected from the patients who died in the hospital.