Local MP says 'movement restricted' in Mirpur's Tolarbagh following death of man suspected to be infected with coronavirus

A resident of Tolarbagh area in the capital's Mirpur died this evening, after which a 'restriction on movement' was instituted in the area. 

The victim was a neighbour of the man who had earlier succumbed to Covid-19 on Saturday, a neighbour said.

Another local told our correspondent that the victim was informed by Kurmitola General Hospital doctors in the afternoon that he was infected with coronavirus.

Earlier this morning, the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) had collected the victim's samples for conducting tests. 

Local MP Aslamul Haque Aslam told The Daily Star that movement was restricted in the area following the death.  

"We have not instituted a lockdown, but we have restricted movement for the well-being of other residents," he said. 

About the deceased, Aslam said he was informed that the victim had gone to a mosque with the man who had earlier succumbed to coronavirus infection.