Published: March 19, 2020 17:58:14 | Updated: March 19, 2020 21:19:36
Bangladesh has assigned the army to build quarantine facilities for people with coronavirus symptoms at the Bishwa Ijtema venue in Tongi, reports bdnews24.com.
Health Minister Zahid Malik announced the decision at a media briefing in the capital on Thursday.
The government plans to lock down specific areas if the coronavirus cases increase, he said.
Malik said the situation is worsening in Madaripur, Faridpur and Shibchar areas.
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