Covid-19 in Bangladesh
Covid keeps surging: Bangladesh reports 2 more deaths with 1,902 cases
Bangladesh registered two more Covid-linked deaths with 1,902 new cases in 24 hours till Sunday morning amid an upward trend of infections.
The fresh numbers took the country's total caseload to 1,978, 689 and the total fatalities to 29,162, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
The daily case positivity rate rose to 15.53 per cent from Saturday’s 13.22 per cent as 12,246 samples were tested during the period, said the DGHS.
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Of the deceased, one was man and another woman. They were from Dhaka and Chattogram divisions.
On Saturday, the country recorded six Covid-linked deaths with 1,105 new cases.
The mortality rate declined to 1.47 per cent. The recovery rate declined to 96.44 per cent from Friday’s 96.52 per cent as 307 patients recovered during this period.
In June, the country reported 18 Covid-linked deaths and 20,201 new cases, according to the DGHS.
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The country reported its first zero Covid death in a single day on November 20 last year, along with 178 cases, since the pandemic broke out here in March 2020.
On January 28, Bangladesh logged its previous highest positivity rate of 33.37 per cent.
The country registered its highest daily caseload of 16,230 on July 28 last year and daily fatalities of 264 on August 10 in the same year.
Bangladesh reports 6 more Covid deaths with 1,105 cases
Bangladesh registered six more Covid-linked deaths with 1,105 new cases in 24 hours till Saturday morning amid an upward trend of infections.
The fresh cases took the country's total caseload to 1,976, 787 and the total fatalities to 29,160, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
The daily case positivity rate dropped to 13.22 from Friday’s 15.31 per cent as 8,177 samples were tested during the period, said the DGHS.
Also read: Global Covid cases top 553 million
Of the deceased, three were men and three women. Of them three were from Dhaka division, two from Chattogram and one from Mymensingh division.
On Friday, the country recorded 5 more Covid deaths with 1,897 cases.
The mortality rate remained unchanged at 1.48 per cent. The recovery rate declined to 96.52 per cent from Friday’s 96.56 per cent as 233 patients recovered during this period.
In June, the country reported 18 Covid-linked deaths and 20,201 new cases, according to the DGHS.
The country reported its first zero Covid death in a single day on November 20 last year, along with 178 cases, since the pandemic broke out here in March 2020.
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On January 28, Bangladesh logged its previous highest positivity rate of 33.37 per cent.
The country registered its highest daily caseload of 16,230 on July 28 last year and daily fatalities of 264 on August 10 in the same year.
Global Covid cases top 552 million
The overall number of Covid cases has now surpassed 552 million amid a rise in new infections in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
According to the latest global data, the total case count mounted to 552,586,175 while the death toll from the virus reached 6,357,864 on Friday morning.
The US has recorded 89,360,080 cases so far and 1,042,678 people have died from the virus in the country, the data shows.
Also read: WHO: COVID-19 cases rising nearly everywhere in the world
India reported 19,118 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, taking the total tally to 43,471,282, as per data released by the federal health ministry on Thursday.
Besides, 39 deaths due to the pandemic since Tuesday morning took the total death toll to 525,116.
Covid in Bangladesh
Bangladesh registered four more Covid-linked deaths with 2,183 new cases in 24 hours till Thursday morning amid an upward trend in Covid infections.
The fresh cases took the country's total caseload to 1,973,785 while the total fatalities rose to 29,149, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
The daily case positivity rate slightly increased to 15.70 per cent from Wednesday’s 15.23 per cent as 13,905 samples were tested during the period, said the DGHS.
Of the deceased, three were men and one was a woman. Of them, two were from Chattogram division and one each from Dhaka and Rajshahi divisions.
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On Wednesday, the country recorded 2,241 cases with zero deaths from Covid-19.
The mortality rate remained unchanged at 1.48 per cent. The recovery rate declined to 96.64 per cent from Tuesday’s 96.73 per cent as 290 patients recovered during this period.
Bangladesh reports 4 more Covid deaths with 2,183 cases
Bangladesh registered four more Covid-linked deaths with 2,183 new cases in 24 hours till Thursday morning amid an upward trend of Covid infections.
The fresh cases took the country's total caseload to 1,973,785 and the total fatalities rose to 29,149, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
The daily case positivity rate slightly increased to 15.70 per cent from Wednesday’s 15.23 per cent as 13,905 samples were tested during the period, said the DGHS.
Also read: Bangladesh ready to tackle fresh surge in Covid cases: Health Minister
Of the deceased three were men and one was woman. Of them two were from Chattogram division and one each from Dhaka and Rajshahi divisions.
On Wednesday, the country recorded 2,241cases with zero deaths from Covid-19.
The mortality rate remained unchanged at 1.48 per cent. The recovery rate declined to 96.64 per cent from Tuesday’s 96.73 per cent as 290 patients recovered during this period.
In May, the country reported only four Covid-linked deaths and 816 new cases, while 7,356 patients recovered from the disease, according to the DGHS.
Among the four deaths during the period, one was vaccinated with a single dose of Covid vaccine while three were vaccinated with two doses.
The country reported its first zero Covid death in a single day on November 20 last year, along with 178 cases, since the pandemic broke out here in March 2020.
Also read: Bangladesh reports 2,241 new cases amid resurgence of Covid
On January 28, Bangladesh logged its previous highest positivity rate of 33.37 per cent.
The country registered its highest daily caseload of 16,230 on July 28 last year and daily fatalities of 264 on August 10 in the same year.
Covid: Bangladesh logs 3 more deaths with 1,280 cases
Bangladesh reported three more Covid-linked deaths with 1,280 new infections in 24 hours till Saturday morning.
The new figures took the country’s total death toll from Covid-19 to 29,138 while caseload to 19,63, 493, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
On Friday the country recorded 1,685 cases and zero death from Covid-19.
Also read: Global Covid cases top 548 million
Of the deceased, two were women and another was man. Two of them were from Dhaka division and another was from Barishal.
The daily-case positivity rate jumped to 15. 07 per cent from Friday’s 12.18 per cent as 8,492 samples were tested during the period, said the DGHS.
The mortality rate remained unchanged at 1.48 per cent. The recovery rate declined to 97.10 per cent from Friday’s 97.16 per cent as 102 patients recovered during this period.
In May, the country reported only four Covid-linked deaths and 816 new cases, while 7,356 patients recovered from the disease, according to the DGHS.
Among the four deaths during the period, one was vaccinated with a single dose of Covid vaccine while three were vaccinated with two doses.
Also read: Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 1,685 more cases, positivity declines to 12.18 pc
The country reported its first zero Covid death in a single day on November 20 last year, along with 178 cases, since the pandemic broke out here in March 2020.
On January 28, Bangladesh logged its previous highest positivity rate of 33.37 per cent.
The country registered its highest daily caseload of 16,230 on July 28 last year and daily fatalities of 264 on August 10 in the same year.
Global Covid cases surpass 543 million
The overall number of global Covid has surpassed 543 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world.
According to the latest global data, the total case count mounted to 543,108,636 while the death toll from the virus reached 6,338,053 on Friday morning.
The US has recorded 87,861,132 cases so far and 1,037,928 people have died from the virus in the country, the data shows.
Also read: Covid positivity rate surges to 5.76 % with 357 cases, zero death reported
India's COVID-19 tally rose to 43,270,577 on Friday, as new cases were registered during the past 24 hours across the country.
Besides, 14 deaths from the pandemic registered across the country since Thursday morning took the total death toll to 524,817, showed the federal health ministry's latest data.
Situation in Bangladesh
Amid surging positivity rate, Bangladesh recorded 357 new Covid cases in 24 hours till Thursday morning taking the country's total caseload to 1,954,994, the health directorate said.
The country's total fatalities, however, remained unchanged at 29,131 as no death was reported during the period, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
The daily test positivity rate rose to 5.76 per cent from Wednesday’s 3.88 per cent with 6,200 samples tested during the period.
The country on Wednesday saw 232 cases with zero death.
The mortality rate remained unchanged at 1.49 per cent. The recovery rates remained static at 97.49 per cent as 114 patients recovered during this period.
In May, the country reported only four Covid-linked deaths and 816 new cases, while 7,356 patients recovered from the disease, according to the DGHS.
Also read: WHO: COVID-19 deaths rise, reversing a 5-week decline
Among the four deaths during the period, one was vaccinated with single dose of Covid vaccine while three were vaccinated with two doses.
The country reported its first zero Covid death in a single day on November 20 last year, along with 178 cases, since the pandemic broke out here in March 2020.
On January 28, Bangladesh logged its previous highest positivity rate of 33.37 per cent.
The country registered its highest daily caseload of 16,230 on July 28 last year and daily fatalities of 264 on August 10 in the same year.
Covid positivity rate surges to 5.76 % with 357 cases, zero death reported
Amid surging positivity rate Bangladesh recorded 357 new Covid cases in 24 hours till Thursday morning taking the country's total caseload to 1,954,994, the health directorate said.
The country's total fatalities, however, remained unchanged at 29,131 as no death was reported during the period, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
The daily test positivity rate rose to 5.76 per cent from Wednesday’s 3.88 per cent with 6,200 samples tested during the period.
Also read: WHO: COVID-19 deaths rise, reversing a 5-week decline
The country on Wednesday saw 232 cases with zero death.
The mortality rate remained unchanged at 1.49 per cent. The recovery rates remained static at 97.49 per cent as 114 patients recovered during this period.
In May, the country reported only four Covid-linked deaths and 816 new cases, while 7,356 patients recovered from the disease, according to the DGHS.
Among the four deaths during the period, one was vaccinated with single dose of Covid vaccine while three were vaccinated with two doses.
The country reported its first zero Covid death in a single day on November 20 last year, along with 178 cases, since the pandemic broke out here in March 2020.
Also read: 162 Covid cases reported in 24 hours, no death
On January 28, Bangladesh logged its previous highest positivity rate of 33.37 per cent.
The country registered its highest daily caseload of 16,230 on July 28 last year and daily fatalities of 264 on August 10 in the same year.
Bangladesh reports 128 Covid cases, zero death
The Covid-19 cases in Bangladesh made another jump to 128 in 24 hours till Monday morning taking the country's total caseload to 1,954,243, the health directorate said.
The country's total fatalities, however, remained unchanged at 29,131 as no death was reported during the period, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
The daily test positivity rate declined a bit to 1.91 per cent from Sunday’s 2.06 per cent from as 6,688 samples were tested during this time.
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The country on Sunday saw 109 cases with zero death.
The mortality rate remained unchanged at 1.49 per cent. The recovery rate also remained static at 97.50 per cent as 71 patients recovered during this period.
In May, the country reported only four Covid-linked deaths and 816 new cases, while 7,356 patients recovered from the disease, according to the DGHS.
Among the four deaths during the period, one was vaccinated with single dose of Covid vaccine while three were vaccinated with two doses.
The country reported its first zero Covid death in a single day on November 20 last year, along with 178 cases, since the pandemic broke out here in March 2020.
On January 28, Bangladesh logged its previous highest positivity rate of 33.37 per cent.
The country registered its highest daily caseload of 16,230 on July 28 last year and daily fatalities of 264 on August 10 in the same year.
Also read: Bangladesh reports 109 Covid cases, zero death
Govt alert for rising cases
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Monday urged all to maintain health protocols as the number of Covid cases started to rise in Bangladesh.
“Covid has not yet been eradicated yet and the situation may take alarming turn any time although it is normal now,” said the minister at the Secretariat after a meeting on automation of admission process in private medical and dental colleges.
He said Covid cases have increased a bit in the country with 109 people infected with the virus on Sunday.
Many eminent personalities including ministers have already been infected. “Everyone must follow health rules and wear a mask,” he added.
Zahid also urged those who have not been vaccinated yet to get vaccinated immediately.
Global Covid cases near 539 million
The overall number of Covid cases is now approaching 539 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world.
According to the latest global data, the total case count mounted to 538,715,936 while the death toll from the virus reached 6,328,141 on Friday morning.
The US has recorded 87,114,740 cases so far and 1,035,320 people have died from the virus in the country, the data shows.
Also read: India records 7,240 new COVID-19 cases, 8 more deaths
India's Covid-19 tally rose to 43,207,265 on Thursday, as 9,743 new cases were registered in 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry's data.
Besides, eight deaths from the pandemic registered across the country since Tuesday morning took the total death toll to 524,723.
Situation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh registered 59 new Covid cases in 24 hours till Thursday morning, taking the country's total caseload to 1,953,871.
The country's total fatalities remained unchanged at 29,131 as no deaths were reported during the period, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
The daily test positivity rate slightly dropped to 1.15 percent from Tuesday’s 1.18 percent as 5,129 samples were tested.
The country on Wednesday saw 58 cases with zero deaths.
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The mortality rate remained unchanged at 1.49 percent. The recovery rate remained static at 97.49 percent as 149 patients recovered during this period.
In May, the country reported only four Covid-linked deaths and 816 new cases, while 7,356 patients recovered from the disease, according to the DGHS.
Among the four deaths during the period, one was vaccinated with single dose of a Covid vaccine while three were vaccinated with two doses.
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 43 cases, zero death
Bangladesh registered 43 new Covid cases in 24 hours till Monday morning taking the country's total caseload to 1,953,700.
The country's total fatalities remained unchanged at 29,131 as no death was reported during the period, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
The daily test positivity rate increased to 0.99 per cent from Sunday’s 0.79 percent as 4,328 samples were tested.
Also read: Global Covid cases near 536 million
The country on Saturday saw 34 cases with zero death.
The one death recorded from May 30 to June 5 was a woman who received one dose of Covid vaccine, it said.
The deceased had no comorbidity. Comorbidity means the simultaneous presence of two or more diseases or medical conditions in a patient.
The mortality rate remained unchanged at 1.49 percent. The recovery rate rose to 97.46 percent as 154 patients recovered during this period.
In May, the country reported only four Covid-linked deaths and 816 new cases, while 7,356 patients recovered from the disease, according to the DGHS.
Among the four deaths during the period, one was vaccinated with single dose of Covid vaccine while three were vaccinated with two doses.
The country reported its first zero Covid death in a single day on November 20 last year, along with 178 cases, since the pandemic broke out here in March 2020.
Also read: Bangladesh gets 115 million free Covid vaccines: Zahid Maleque
On January 28, Bangladesh logged its previous highest positivity rate of 33.37 per cent.
The country registered its highest daily caseload of 16,230 on July 28 last year and daily fatalities of 264 on August 10 in the same year.