Fire in DMK Covid ICU: 3 patients die

The Dhaka Times Desk Three people died after a fire broke out in the intensive care unit (ICU) allocated for patients affected by the corona virus on the third floor of the new building of the Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMH).

The fire incident took place today (Wednesday) at 8:13 am. 3 people died during the transfer of patients after this incident.

Brigadier General Nazmul Haque, director of DMK Hospital, confirmed the matter and said to the media, 'All the patients in the ICU were in critical condition. All of them were on ventilator support. Immediately after the fire, they were rushed to the ICU of the old building and the HDU of the burn unit. Later, 3 people died there.'

On receiving information about the fire, 3 fire service units reached the spot and extinguished the fire. Due to the heavy smoke, ICU windows were broken to vent the smoke. Patients in ICU were rescued safely. 18 Covid patients were under treatment in this ICU unit.

However, the relatives of the deceased patients claimed that they died due to fire.

Things to do to prevent Corona virus

# stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer surgical mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, mouth, head after single use

Of course it can be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why dry hands?

Crackle (cracked part) gap can remain this virus. Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.