West Bengal reports 7 more Covid-19 fatalities, death toll crosses 300

Of the 302 deaths, 72 patients passed away due to comorbidities and the novel coronavirus was “incidental” in these cases, a health bulletin said.

West Bengal reported seven more Covid-19 fatalities on Friday, pushing the death toll due to the disease in the state beyond the 300-mark, while 277 fresh coronavirus cases were registered, a bulletin issued by the health department said.

Medical professionals wearing PPE seen in MR Bangur Hospital – dedicated to Covid-19 treatment during lockdown, in Kolkata, West Bengal, India on Monday, May 11, 2020. (Samir Jana / Hindustan Times)

Of the 302 deaths, 72 patients passed away due to comorbidities and the novel coronavirus was “incidental” in these cases, it said.

Since Thursday, two deaths each were reported from the city and its neighbouring Howrah district, while one each was registered from South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas and Nadia districts, the bulletin said.

West Bengal has a total of 4,813 confirmed Covid-19 cases so far, of which 2,736 are active.

Kolkata accounted for the maximum number of fresh cases at 71, followed by 54 from North 24 Parganas district.

Meanwhile, four persons -- two in the gynaecology ward and two in the medicine ward -- tested positive for the virus at the Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital in the city, sources said.

Around 10 personnel from the Kolkata Police combat force also tested positive for the disease, they added.