Steps to control coronavirus full of flaws

The number of coronavirus cases and deaths related to the virus are on a steady rise, with over 100,000 cases reported till date. According to the public health advisory committee of the health directorate, the number of cases will reach 123,000 by the end of June. However, if the present trend continues, this estimate will be surpassed by far.

On one hand, the health directorate has failed to display any tangible success in the preventing transmission of the virus, and on the other, there has been all sorts of problems in the treatment of the COVID-19 patients. There are complaints about the treatment of both COVID and non-COVID patients. And there are no visible initiatives to overcome these problems.

Convener of the national technical advisory committee for coronavirus, professor Mohammad Shahidullah, speaking to Prothom Alo, said, “No calculations or projects are proving to be accurate. However, public health experts say that the infection is on up upward curve. This upward trend will continue till mid-July, it is felt.”