The southern division of Barisal reported 22 deaths from the coronavirus in the 24 hours to Monday morning, the highest single-day fatalities this year.

Among them, 19 died at Sher-E-Bangla Medical College and Hospital (SBMCH), two in Barguna and one in Jhalakathi.

Besides, 575 people were infected with the deadly virus during this period, according to divisional health authorities.

Among the 575 fresh Covid cases in the division, 216 Covid cases have been identified in Barisal district alone. So far, 9,612 people have been infected with Covid-19 in the district.

On Sunday, the division recorded the highest single-day Covid cases at 710.

So far, some 22,684 patients have been identified in the division to date and 15,938 of them have recovered.

Divisional Health Director Dr Basudev Kumar Das told the media that 352 patients have died of Covid-19 in the division so far.

According to SBMCH authorities, 47 more patients were admitted to the hospital in 24 hours till Monday morning.

Besides, 307 Covid patients are currently undergoing treatment at the corona unit of the SBMCH.