An Italy-returnee young man who died at a private hospital in Bhairab on Sunday night was not infected with coronavirus, according the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR).
Samples taken from his body were tested at the IEDCR and the result was found negative, said Civil Surgeon Dr Md Mojibur Rahman citing the report.
Besides, samples taken from deceased Abdul Khalek’s family members also tested negative, he said.
Khalek with the coronavirus symptoms died at a private hospital around 10:30pm on Sunday.
Meanwhile, a total 394 people are now in home-quarantine in the district.