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Global Covid cases near 517 million
The overall number of Covid cases is fast approaching 517 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world.
According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU), the total case count mounted to 516,648,904 while the death toll from the virus reached 6,249,524, Saturday morning.
The US has recorded 81,831,854 cases so far and 997,318 people have died from the virus in the country, the data shows.
India's Covid-19 tally rose to 43,094,938 on Friday, with 3,545 new cases registered in 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry's latest data.
Of the new cases, 1,365 were reported from Delhi. Currently,, there are 5,756 active cases in the national capital.
Besides, as many as 27 deaths were reported across the country due to the pandemic since Thursday morning, taking the total death toll to 524,002.
Situation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh reported 19 new Covid cases in 24 hours till Friday morning which pushed up its total caseload to 1,952,766.
With no new Covid deaths reported during this period, the country's total fatalities from the pandemic remained unchanged at 29,127, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
The daily positivity rate rose to 0.55% from Thursday’s 0.18%, the lowest since the pandemic broke out here, as 3,456 samples were tested.
The fatality rate remained unchanged at 1.49%. Besides, the recovery rate rose to 97.15% as 258 patients recovered during this period.
In April, the country reported only five Covid-linked deaths and 1,114 new cases, while 14,100 patients recovered from the disease, according to the DGHS.
Among the five deaths during the period, two were unvaccinated patients while three were vaccinated with two doses of the Covid vaccine.
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%.
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 516 million
The overall number of Covid cases has surged past 516 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world.
According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU), the total case count mounted to 516,137,649 while the death toll from the virus reached 6,247,392 Friday morning.
The US has recorded 81,692,541 cases so far and 996,946 people have died from the virus in the country, the data shows.
India's Covid-19 tally rose to 43,107,806 on Friday, as 19688 new cases were registered in 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry's data.
So far, 5,24,002 people have died of the virus in India.
Situation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh reported four new Covid cases in 24 hours till Thursday morning which took its total caseload to 1,952,747.
With no new Covid deaths reported during this period, the country's total fatalities from the pandemic remained unchanged at 29,127, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
The daily positivity rate dropped to 0.18%, the lowest since the pandemic broke out here, from Wednesday’s 0.60% as 2,226 samples were tested.
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The fatality rate remained unchanged at 1.49%. Besides, the recovery rate rose to 97.13% as 257 patients recovered during this period.
In April, the country reported only five Covid-linked deaths and 1,114 new cases, while 14,100 patients recovered from the disease, according to the DGHS.
Among the five deaths during the period, two were unvaccinated patients while three were vaccinated with two doses of the Covid vaccine.
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%.
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 515 million
The overall number of Covid cases has surged past 515 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world.
According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU), the total case count mounted to 515,460,120 while the death toll from the virus reached 6,244,594 Thursday morning.
The US has recorded 81,620,383 cases so far and 996,702 people have died from the virus in the country, the data shows.
India's Covid-19 tally rose to 43,088,118 on Wednesday, as 3,205 new cases were registered in 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry's data.
Delhi reported 1,414 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours. Currently, there are 5,986 active cases in the national capital.
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Situation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh reported 10 new Covid cases and zero deaths in 24 hours till Wednesday morning.
While the country's total fatalities remained unchanged at 29,127, the new numbers pushed up the caseload to 1,952,743.
The daily test positivity rate rose to 0.60 percent from Tuesday's 0.42 percent as 1,661 samples were tested, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
The mortality rate remained unchanged at 1.49 percent. The recovery rate rose to 97.12 percent from 97.11 percent.
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In April, the country reported only five Covid-linked deaths and 1,114 new cases, while 14,100 patients recovered from the disease, according to the DGHS.
Among the five deaths during the period, two were unvaccinated patients while three were vaccinated with two doses of the Covid vaccine.
Global Covid cases top 509 million
The overall number of Covid cases has surged past 509 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world.
According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU), the total case count mounted to 509,166,036 while the death toll from the virus reached 6,216,800 Sunday morning.
The US has recorded 80,971,925 cases so far and 991,231 people have died from the virus in the country, the university data shows.
India's COVID-19 tally rose to 43,057,545 on Sunday, as 5,120 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours across the country, showed the federal Health Ministry's latest data.
This is the third consecutive day when the number of new cases has breached the 2,000-mark, after hitting low for the past several months.
Besides, there were 77 new deaths due to the pandemic since Saturday morning, taking the death toll to 522,193.
READ: Global Covid cases top 508 million
Covid Situation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh logged 26 fresh Covid-19 cases in 24 hours till Saturday morning taking the total caseload to 19,52,532.
As per the latest government data, the country’s total fatalities remained unchanged at 29,127 as no death was reported during the period, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
The daily positivity rate rose slightly to 0.55 per cent from Friday's 0.54 per cent after testing 4,708 samples during the period.
On Friday, the number of infections was lower as 21 new cases were reported with zero death.
Besides, the mortality rate remained unchanged at 1.49 per cent.
The recovery rate rose to 96.96 per cent with the recovery of 315 more patients during the 24-hour period.
In March, the country reported 85 Covid-linked deaths and 8,000 new cases while 66,639 patients recovered from the disease, according to DGHS.
Among the 85 deaths during the period, 44 were unvaccinated patients, 11 were vaccinated with the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine, 28 with the second dose and two with the third dose.
The country reported its first zero Covid-related death in a single day on November 20 last year, along with 178 infections, since the pandemic broke out in Bangladesh in March 2020.
On January 28, Bangladesh logged its previous highest daily positivity rate at 33.37 per cent reporting 15,440 cases and 20 deaths.
Besides, the country registered the highest daily caseload of 16,230 on July 28 last year, while the highest number of daily fatalities was 264 on August 10 last year.
Global Covid cases top 504 million
The overall number of Covid cases has surged past 504 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world.
According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU), the total case count mounted to 504,079,223 while the death toll from the virus reached 6,196,927 Sunday morning.
The US has recorded 80,625,120 cases so far and 988,609 people have died from the virus in the country, the university data shows.
India's Covid-19 tally rose to 43,041,995 43,039,972 on Sunday, as 2023 new cases were registered in 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry's latest data.
Besides, as many as 38 deaths due to the pandemic since Saturday morning took the total death toll to 521,781 521,743.
Covid Situation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh logged 51 fresh Covid cases in 24 hours till Saturday morning, taking the total caseload to 19,52,275.
As per the latest government data, the country’s total fatalities remained unchanged at 29,124 as no deaths were reported during the period.
READ: Global Covid cases top 503 million
The daily positivity rate increased to 1.28 per cent from Friday's 0.64 per cent f after testing 3,994 samples during the period, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
On Friday, the number of infections was lower as 27 new cases were reported with no death.
Besides, the mortality rate remained unchanged at 1.49 per cent.
The recovery rate rose to 96.84 per cent with the recovery of 252 more patients during the 24-hour period.
In March, the country reported 85 Covid-linked deaths and 8,000 new cases while 66,639 patients recovered from the disease, according to DGHS.
Global Covid cases top 493 million
The overall number of Covid cases has surged past 493 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world.
According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU), the total case count mounted to 493,604,859 while the death toll from the virus reached 6,158,583 Wednesday morning.
The US has recorded 80,208,810 cases so far and 982,576 people have died from the virus in the country, the university data shows.
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The prevalence of Covid-19 in the UK has reached record levels, with about one in 13 people estimated to be infected with the virus in the past week, according to the latest figures from Britain’s official statistics agency, reports AP.
Some 4.9 million people were estimated to have the coronavirus in the week ending March 26, up from 4.3 million recorded in the previous week, the Office for National Statistics said Friday.The latest surge is driven by the more transmissible Omicron variant BA.2, which is the dominant variant across the UK.
India's Covid-19 tally rose to 43,029,839 on Tuesday, as 795 new cases were registered in 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry's latest data.
Besides, 58 deaths were recorded since Monday morning, taking the Covid death toll in the country to 521,416.
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Meanwhile, Brazil, which has been experiencing a new wave of cases since January last year, registered 30,042,272 infections as of Wednesday, while its Covid death toll rose to 660,786.
Covid Situation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh logged 35 fresh Covid cases in 24 hours till Tuesday morning, taking the total caseload to 19,51,867.
As per the latest government data, the country’s total fatalities remained unchanged at 29,123 as no death was reported during the period.
The daily positivity rate dropped to 0.52 per cent, the lowest since the pandemic broke out in Bangladesh in March 2020, after testing 6,836 samples during the period.
On Monday, the number of infections was higher as 61 new cases were reported with one death, taking the positivity rate to 0.78 per cent.
Besides, the mortality rate remained unchanged at 1.49 per cent, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
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The recovery rate rose to 96.59 per cent with the recovery of 899 more patients during the 24-hour period.
Earlier on March 27, Bangladesh logged its lowest daily positivity rate at 0.54 per cent reporting 43 cases with zero death.
The country reported its first zero Covid-related death in a single day on November 20 last year, along with 178 infections, since the pandemic broke out in Bangladesh in March 2020.
On January 28, Bangladesh logged its previous highest daily positivity rate at 33.37 per cent reporting 15,440 cases and 20 deaths.
Besides, the country registered the highest daily caseload of 16,230 on July 28 last year, while the highest number of daily fatalities was 264 on August 10 last year.
Global Covid cases top 485 million
The overall number of Covid cases has surged past 485 million as the pandemic enters into its third year.
According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU), the total case count mounted to 485,153,138 while the death toll from the virus reached 6,132,345 Wednesday morning.
The US has recorded 80,019,128 cases so far and 978,648 people have died from the virus in the country, the university data shows.
India's Covid-19 tally rose to 43,021,982 on Tuesday, as 1,259 new cases were registered in 24 hours across the country, showed the health ministry data.
Besides, as many as 35 deaths due to the pandemic were reported since Monday morning, taking the total death toll to 521,070.
Meanwhile, Brazil, which has been experiencing a new wave of cases since January last year, registered 29,887,191 cases as of Wednesday, while its Covid death toll rose to 659,508.
The number of new coronavirus cases globally increased by 7% last week, driven largely by rising infections in the Western Pacific, even as reported deaths from Covid fell, the World Health Organization said.
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There were more than 12 million new weekly cases and just under 33,000 deaths, a 23% decline in mortality, according to the UN health agency’s report on the pandemic issued late Tuesday, reports AP.
Confirmed cases of the virus had been falling steadily worldwide since January but rose again last week, due to the more infectious Omicron variant and its subvariant BA.2, in addition to the suspension of Covid protocols in numerous countries in Europe, North America and elsewhere.
Situation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh logged 69 fresh Covid cases with one death in 24 hours till Tuesday morning.
The fresh numbers took the country’s total caseload to 19,51,432, while the death toll mounted to 29,120.
On Monday, the number of infections was higher as 81 new cases were reported with one death.
The daily positivity rate declined a bit to 0.75 per cent from Sunday’s 0.86 per cent after testing 9,281 samples during the period, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
The lone death was reported from Dhaka division and the deceased was a man aged between 61-70.
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Besides, the mortality rate remained unchanged at 1.49 per cent.
The recovery rate rose to 96.32 per cent with the recovery of 747 more patients during the 24-hour period.
The country reported its first zero Covid-related death in a single day on November 20 last year, along with 178 infections, since the pandemic broke out in Bangladesh in March 2020.
On January 28, Bangladesh logged its previous highest daily positivity rate at 33.37 per cent reporting 15,440 cases and 20 deaths.
Besides, the country registered the highest daily caseload of 16,230 on July 28 last year, while the highest number of daily fatalities was 264 on August 10 last year.
Global Covid cases near 481 million
The overall number of Covid cases is gradually approaching 481 million amid rise in new infections in parts of the world.
According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU), the total case count mounted to 480,860,981 while the death toll from the virus reached 6,123,279 Monday morning.
The US has recorded 79,954,418 cases so far and 976,702 people have died from the virus in the country, the university data shows.
The number of new coronavirus cases globally increased by 7% in the last week, driven largely by rising infections in the Western Pacific, even as reported deaths from COVID-19 fell, the World Health Organization said.
There were more than 12 million new weekly cases and just under 33,000 deaths, a 23% decline in mortality, according to the U.N. health agency’s report on the pandemic issued late Tuesday, reports AP.
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Confirmed cases of the virus had been falling steadily worldwide since January but rose again last week, due to the more infectious omicron variant and its subvariant BA.2, in addition to the suspension of COVID-19 protocols in numerous countries in Europe, North America and elsewhere.
Many scientists have credited that to the booster immunization programs undertaken in numerous rich countries, which have broken the connection between COVID-19 infection and severe disease.
China has reported more than 56,000 confirmed cases nationwide this month, reports AP.
India's COVID-19 tally rose to 43,019,453 on Sunday as 1,421 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry's latest data.
Besides, 149 deaths due to the pandemic were reported since Saturday morning, taking the total death toll to 521,004.
Meanwhile, Brazil, which has been experiencing a new wave of cases since January last year, registered 10,239 cases and 117 more deaths from COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of infections to 29,842,418 and the national death toll to 658,879, the Ministry of Health said Sunday.
Situation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh logged 43 fresh Covid cases in 24 hours till Sunday morning, taking the total caseload to 19, 51,282.
As per the latest government data, the country’s total fatalities remained unchanged at 29,118 as no death was reported during the period.
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The daily positivity rate declined a bit to 0.54 per cent from Saturday's 0.89 per cent after testing 7,971 samples during the period, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Besides, the mortality rate remained unchanged too at 1.49 per cent.
The recovery rate rose to 96.23 per cent with the recovery of 673 more patients during the 24-hour period.
Global Covid cases top 479 million
The overall number of Covid cases has surged past 479 million as the pandemic enters into its third year.
According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU), the total case count mounted to 479,000,756 while the death toll from the virus reached 6,114,171 Saturday morning.
The US has recorded 79,936,777 cases so far and 976,505 people have died from the virus in the country, the university data shows.
India's Covid-19 tally rose to 43,018,032 on Saturday, as 1,660 new cases were registered in 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry data.
Read: India reports 1,660 new COVID-19 cases
Besides, as many as 4,100 deaths due to the pandemic were reported since Friday morning, taking the total death toll to 520,855.
This sudden rise in the number of deaths in the country was because "4,005 deaths were reconciled by Maharashtra", said a senior official at the federal health ministry.
Meanwhile, Brazil, which has been experiencing a new wave of cases since January last year, registered 29,809,769 cases as of Saturday, while its Covid death toll rose to 658,855.
Situation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh logged 102 fresh Covid cases in 24 hours till Friday morning, taking the total caseload to 19,51,174.
As per the latest government data, the country’s total fatalities remained unchanged at 29,118 as no death was reported during the period.
The daily positivity rate increased to 1.03 per cent from Wednesday’s 0.76 per cent after testing 9,832 samples during the period, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Besides, the mortality rate remained unchanged too at 1.49 per cent.
The recovery rate rose to 96.15 per cent with the recovery of 1,268 more patients during the 24-hour period.
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The country reported its first zero Covid-related death in a single day on November 20 last year, along with 178 infections, since the pandemic broke out in Bangladesh in March 2020.
On January 28, Bangladesh logged its previous highest daily positivity rate at 33.37 per cent reporting 15,440 cases and 20 deaths.
Besides, the country registered the highest daily caseload of 16,230 on July 28 last year, while the highest number of daily fatalities was 264 on August 10 last year.
Global Covid cases near 474 million
The overall number of Covid cases is rapidly approaching 474 million as the pandemic enters into its third year.
According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU), the total case count mounted to 473,942,775 while the death toll from the virus reached 6,098,277 Wednesday morning.
The US has recorded 79,803,443 cases so far and 973,213 people have died from the virus in the country, the university data shows.
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India's Covid-19 tally rose to 43,010,971 on Tuesday with 1,581 new cases registered in 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry's latest data.
Besides, as many as 33 deaths due to the pandemic since Monday morning took the total death toll to 516,574.
Meanwhile, Brazil, which has been experiencing a new wave of cases since January last year, registered 29,691,641 cases as of Wednesday, while its Covid death toll rose to 658,005.
Situation in Bangladesh