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Global Covid cases near 233 million
The overall number of global Covid cases is fast approaching 233 million, despite the ongoing mass inoculations in several countries.
According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU), the total case count and fatalities mounted to 232,723,959 and 4,764,232, respectively, on Wednesday morning.
The US has recorded 43,225,044 cases to date and more than 692,547 people have died so far from the virus in the country, as per the university data.
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Brazil which has been experiencing a new wave of cases since January, registered 21,381,790 cases. Brazil's Covid-19 death toll has also risen to 595,446.
India's Covid-19 tally rose to 33,697,581 on Tuesday, with 18,795 new confirmed cases registered in the past 24 hours, according to the federal health ministry.
An additional 179 deaths from the pandemic were recorded in the South Asian country during the period, taking the overall death toll to 447,373.
Data showed 11,699 of the new cases and 58 of the new deaths from the coronavirus epidemic were reported in the southern state of Kerala.
According to India's health ministry, the country's active cases account for 0.86 percent of its total cases, standing at 292,206. The recovery rate stands at 97.81 percent.
As the ongoing Covid-19 situation has shown massive improvements over the past months, India continues to ease the restrictions, while mulling over opening the country for international tourists.
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Over the past week, India's daily Covid-19 cases have plateaued around 30,000.
Situation in Bangladesh
Covid-19 in Bangladesh claimed 31 more lives and infected 1,310 others in 24 hours till Tuesday morning, showing a slight increase in the number of fatalities and cases compared to the previous day.
On Monday, the country logged 25 Covid deaths and 1,212 cases. On Sunday, Bangladesh logged 21 deaths, said to be the lowest in four months.
The fresh cases were detected after testing 9,186 samples.
The daily case positivity rate rose to 4.49 percent from Monday’s 4.36 percent, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
With this, the daily case positivity rate of Covid-19 in the country remained below 5 percent for the eighth consecutive day.
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), if the daily-case positivity rate remains at 5 percent or below for 14 days, it is safe for mass unlocking.
The fresh numbers took the total fatalities to 27,470 while the caseload mounted to 1,553,837, the directorate said. However, the mortality rate remained static at 1.77 percent.
The recovery rate remained unchanged at 97.43 percent, with the recovery of 1,195 more patients during the period. So far, 1,513,876 people have recovered from the deadly virus infections, it added.
Global Covid cases top 232 million
The overall number of global Covid cases has now surged past 232 million, despite the ongoing mass inoculations in several countries.
According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU), the total case count and fatalities mounted to 232,306,848 and 4,755,859, respectively, on Tuesday morning.
The US has recorded 43,116,407 cases to date while more than 690,426 people have died so far from the virus in the country, as per the university data.
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With more than 40 million doses of coronavirus vaccines available, US health authorities said they’re confident that there will be enough for both qualified older Americans seeking booster shots and the young children for whom initial vaccines are expected to be approved in the not-too-distant future, reports AP.
The spike in demand — expected following last week’s federal recommendation on booster shots — would be the first significant jump in months. More than 70 million Americans remain unvaccinated despite the enticement of lottery prizes, free food or gifts and pleas from exhausted healthcare workers as the average number of deaths per day climbed to more than 1,900 in recent weeks.
Brazil which has been experiencing a new wave of cases since January, registered 21,366,395 cases on Monday. Brazil's Covid death toll has also risen to 594,653.
India's Covid-19 tally rose to 33,678,786 on Monday, as 26,041 new cases were registered in 24 hours across the country, as per the federal health ministry data.
Besides, 276 deaths were recorded since Sunday morning, taking the death toll to 447,194.
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Situation in Bangladesh
Covid-19 in Bangladesh claimed 25 more lives and infected 1,212 others in 24 hours till Monday morning.
The fresh cases were detected after testing 27,287 samples keeping the daily case positivity rate at 4.36 percent, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
With this, the daily case positivity rate of Covid-19 in the country remained below 5 percent for the seventh consecutive day.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the daily case positivity rate of 5 percent or below for 14 days is considered safe for mass unlocking.
The fresh numbers reported on Monday took the total fatalities to 27,439 while the caseload mounted to 1,552,563, said the DGHS.
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However, the mortality rate remained static at 1.77 percent.
The recovery rate remained unchanged at 97.43 percent, with the recovery of 1,202 more patients during the period.
So far, 1,512,681 people have recovered from the deadly virus infections in Bangladesh, the DGHS said.
Global Covid cases approach 232 million
The overall number of global Covid cases is gradually approaching 232 million amid spread of Delta variant.
According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU), the total case count mounted to 231,820,802 with 4,748,055 fatalities as of Monday morning.
The US has recorded 42,931,354 cases to date and more than 688,032 people have died so far from the virus in the country, said university data.
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With more than 40 million doses of coronavirus vaccines available, U.S. health authorities said they’re confident there will be enough for both qualified older Americans seeking booster shots and the young children for whom initial vaccines are expected to be approved in the not-too-distant future, reports AP.
The spike in demand — expected following last week’s federal recommendation on booster shots — would be the first significant jump in months. More than 70 million Americans remain unvaccinated despite the enticement of lottery prizes, free food or gifts and pleas from exhausted health care workers as the average number of deaths per day climbed to more than 1,900 in recent weeks.
Brazil which has been experiencing new wave of cases since January, registered 21,351,972 cases. Brazil's Covid-19 death toll has also risen to 594,443.
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India's COVID-19 tally rose to 33,652,745 on Sunday, as 28,326 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry's latest data.
Besides, as many as 260 deaths due to the pandemic during the period took the total death toll to 446,918.
Situation in Bangladesh
Covid-19 in Bangladesh claimed 21 more lives and infected 980 others in 24 hours till Sunday morning.
This is the lowest number of deaths since May 26 when the country reported 17 single-day Covid deaths.
The latest cases were detected after testing 22,221 samples showing a slight fall in the daily-case positivity rate from Saturday’s 4.59 percent to 4.41 percent, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
On Saturday, after more than four months, the country saw below 1,000 single-day cases, reporting 818 Covid cases in 24-hour period.
According to the DGHS, the fresh numbers of deaths and cases took the country’s total Covid-19 fatalities to 27,414 while the caseload mounted to 1,551,351.
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Meanwhile, the mortality rate remained static at 1.77 percent.
The recovery rate increased slightly to 97.43 percent with the recovery of 1,312 more patients during the period.
So far, 1,511,479 people have recovered from the deadly virus infections, the DGHS added.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the daily case positivity rate remaining at 5 percent or below for 14 days is considered safe for mass unlocking.
Global Covid cases near 232 million
The overall number of global Covid cases is fast approaching 232 million amid spread of Delta variant.
According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU), the total case count mounted to 231,517,674 with 4,742,776 fatalities as of Sunday morning.
The US has recorded 42, 940, 233 cases to date and more than 687,746 people have died so far from the virus in the country, said university data.
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Brazil which has been experiencing new wave of cases since January, registered 21,343,304 cases. Brazil's Covid-19 death toll has also risen to 594,200.
India's COVID-19 tally rose to 33,624,419 on Saturday as 29,616 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry's latest data.
Besides, as many as 290 deaths due to the pandemic since Friday morning took the death toll to 446,658.
Situation in Bangladesh
Covid-19 in Bangladesh claimed 25 more lives, the lowest in four months, and infected 818 in 24 hours till Saturday morning.
The number of single-day Covid cases was recorded below 1,000 in May 17 last, logging 698 cases. The new cases were detected after testing 17,818 samples slightly raising the daily case positivity rate to 4.59 percent from Friday’s 4.54 percent, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Bangladesh saw its highest-ever 16,230 daily Covid cases on July 28.
The new numbers took the country’s total fatalities to 27,393 while the caseload mounted to 1,550,371.
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Meanwhile, the fatality rate increased slightly to 1.77 percent from yesterday’s 1.76 percent.On Thursday, the country recorded the lowest Covid deaths of 24 since May 15 when the country saw 22 single-day deaths.
Besides, the recovery rate increased slightly to 97.41 per cent on Friday with the recovery of 965 patients during the 24-hour period.
So far, 1,510,167 people have recovered from the deadly virus infections, the DGHS added.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the daily case positivity rate remaining at 5 percent or below for 14 days is considered safe for mass unlocking.
However, Bangladesh eased its lockdown restrictions on August 11, even though public health experts had warned of Delta variant spread.
Global Covid cases near 231 million
Believe it or not, the overall number of global Covid cases is fast approaching 231 million.
According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU), the total case count mounted to 230, 542,888 while the death tally from the virus reached 4,727 ,498 on Friday morning.
The US has recorded 42, 667, 412 cases to date and more than 684,286 people have died so far from the virus in the country, as per the university data.
Brazil, which has been experiencing new wave of cases since January, registered 21,308,178 cases. Brazil's Covid-19 death toll has also risen to 593,018.
India's Covid-19 tally rose to 33,593, 492 on Thursday, as 31,458 new cases were registered in 24 hours across the country, as per the federal health ministry's data.
Besides, as many as 319 deaths due to the pandemic since Thursday morning took the total death toll to 446,399.
Situation in Bangladesh
Covid-19 claimed 24 more lives and infected 1,144 others in Bangladesh in 24 hours till Thursday morning.
This is the lowest death toll in the country since May 15 when the country saw 22 single-day fatalities.
The latest cases were detected after testing 24,820 samples, showing a slight fall in the daily case positivity rate from Wednesday’s 4.79 percent to 4.61 percent, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
According to DGHS, the fresh numbers of deaths and cases took the country’s total Covid-19 fatalities to 27,337 while the caseload mounted to 15,48,320. However, the mortality rate remained static at 1.77 percent.
The recovery rate increased slightly to 97.38 percent, with the recovery of 1,653 patients during the period. So far, 15,07,789 people have recovered from the deadly virus infections, the directorate added.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that the daily case positivity rate should remain at 5% or below for 14 days before mass unlocking.
However, Bangladesh eased its lockdown restrictions on August 11, even though public health experts had warned of Delta variant spread.
On September 12, after nearly 18 months, primary, secondary and higher secondary schools in Bangladesh reopened with some Covid-safety protocols in place.
Global Covid cases top 230 million
The overall number of global Covid cases has now surged past 230 million, an alarming figure that paints a bleak picture of the pandemic.
According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU), the total case count mounted to 230, 033,785 while the death tally from the virus reached 4, 717,918 on Thursday morning.
The US has recorded 42,543,373 cases to date and more than 681,175 people have died so far from the virus in the country, as per the university data.
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Brazil, which has been experiencing new wave of cases since January, registered 21,283,567 cases. Brazil's Covid-19 death toll has also risen to 592,316.
India's Covid-19 tally rose to 33,531,498 on Wednesday, as 26,964 new cases were registered in 24 hours across the country, as per the federal health ministry's data.
Besides, as many as 383 deaths due to the pandemic since Tuesday morning took the total death toll to 445,768.
Situation in Bangladesh
Covid-19 claimed 36 more lives and infected 1,376 others in 24 hours till Wednesday morning.
The latest cases were detected after testing 28,736 samples, that showed a slight increase in the daily case positivity rate -- from Tuesday’s 4.69 percent to 4.79 percent, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
On Tuesday, the country witnessed the lowest case positivity rate in around six months.
According to DGHS, the fresh number of deaths took the country’s total Covid-19 fatalities to 27,313 while the caseload mounted to 15,47,176.
Besides, the mortality rate slightly increased to 1.77 percent from 1.76 percent.
The recovery rate also increased to 97.34 with the recovery of 1,427 patients during the period. So far, 15,06,136 people have recovered from the deadly virus infections, it added.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that the daily case positivity rate should remain at 5% or below for 14 days before mass unlocking.
Bangladesh eased its lockdown restrictions on August 11, even though public health experts warned of the Delta variant spread.
On September 12, after nearly 18 months, primary, secondary and higher secondary schools in Bangladesh reopened with a slew of Covid-safety protocols in place.
Global Covid cases near 228 million
The global Covid-19 caseload is fast approaching 228 million, with the world still struggling to contain the second wave of the pandemic.
The total caseload and fatalities from the virus stand at 227,602,725 and 4,678,667 respectively, as of Saturday morning, according to Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
So far, 5,856,986,378 Covid vaccine doses have been administered across the globe.
The US has logged 41,992,919 cases and 672,615 deaths to date, according to the JHU data.
Brazil currently has the world's second-highest pandemic death toll after the United States and the third-largest caseload after the United States and India.
The country has recorded 21,080,219 cases, with 589,573 fatalities so far, according to the health ministry.
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India's Covid-19 tally rose to 33,381,728 on Friday, as 34,403 new cases were registered in 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry's latest data.
Besides, as many as 320 deaths were recorded since Thursday morning, taking the death toll to 444,248.
Situation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh logged 38 more Covid-19 deaths and 1,907 fresh cases in 24 hours till Friday morning.
The daily case positivity rate increased to 6.41 per lcent on Friday, a slight rise from Thursday’s 5.98 percent, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
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The new cases were detected after testing 30,169 samples during the period.
Meanwhile, the fatality rate remained static at 1.76 percent, said the DGHS.
The fresh numbers pushed the country’s Covid death tally to 27,147, while the caseload mounted to 15,40,110.
The recovery rate rose to 97.20 percent, with the recovery of 2,919 more patients during the 24-hour period.
On Tuesday, the country recorded 35 deaths, the lowest in around three months.
However, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that the daily case positivity rate should remain at 5 percent or below for 14 days before mass unlocking.
Global Covid cases near 227 million
The deadly coronavirus continues to spread though at a slow burn in some countries. In fact, the global Covid-19 caseload is now nearing 227 million.
The total caseload and fatalities from the virus stand at 226,995, 990 and 4,669,300, respectively, as of Friday morning, according to Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
So far, 5,807,211,499 Covid vaccine doses have been administered across the globe.
The US has logged 41,782,046 cases and 669,987 deaths to date, according to the JHU data.
Brazil, which has the world's second-highest pandemic death toll after the United States and the third-largest caseload after the US and India, recorded 21,069,017 cases with 589,277 fatalities, as of Thursday.
India's Covid-19 tally rose to 33,380,522 on Thursday morning, as 34,649 new cases were registered in 24 hours across the country, as per the federal health ministry data. On the other hand, the country's death toll has reached 444,278.
Situation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh logged 51 more Covid-related deaths and 1,862 fresh cases in 24 hours till Thursday morning.
The daily case positivity rate also dropped to 5.98% on Thursday, a slight fall from Wednesday’s 6.54%, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
However, Thursday's fatalities were higher than the 35 deaths reported on Tuesday, the lowest in around three months.
The new numbers pushed the country’s Covid death tally to 27,109, while the caseload climbed to 15,38,203. Meanwhile the fatality rate remained static at 1.76%, said the DGHS.
It added that the recovery rate rose to 97.13% with the recovery of 3,549 more patients during the 24-hour period.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that the daily case positivity rate should remain at 5% or below for 14 days before mass unlocking.
Bangladesh eased its lockdown restrictions on August 11, even though public health experts had warned of the Delta variant spread.
On September 12, after nearly 18 months, primary, secondary and higher secondary schools in Bangladesh reopened with a slew of Covid-safety protocols in place.
Global Covid cases top 226 million
The pandemic still continues to devastate many countries across the world. In fact, the global Covid-19 caseload has now topped 226 million.
The total caseload and fatalities from the virus stand at 226,346, 284 and 4,659,290, respectively, as of Thursday morning, according to Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
So far, 5,776,518,256 Covid vaccine doses have been administered across the globe.
The US has logged 41,536,395 cases and 666,615 deaths to date, according to the JHU data.
Brazil, which has the world's second-highest pandemic death toll after the United States and the third-largest caseload after the US and India, recorded 21,034,610 cases with 588,597 fatalities, as of Wednesday.
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India's Covid-19 tally rose to 33,316,755 on Wednesday, as 27,176 new cases were registered in 24 hours across the country, as per the federal health ministry data.
Besides, as many as 284 deaths due to the pandemic since Tuesday morning took the total death toll to 443,497.
Situation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh logged 51 more Covid-linked deaths and 1,901 fresh cases in 24 hours till Wednesday morning.
On Tuesday, the country recorded 35 deaths, the lowest in around three months.
Wednesday’s numbers pushed the country’s Covid death tally to 27,058 while the caseload mounted to 15,36,341.
The daily case positivity and death rates remained static at 6.54% and 1.76 % respectively, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
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It added that the recovery rate rose to 97.02% with the recovery of 3.873 more patients during the 24-hour period.
Global Covid cases top 224 million
The pandemic continues to devastate many countries across the world and the global Covid-19 caseload has now topped 224 million.
The total caseload and fatalities from the virus stand at 224, 215, 675 and 4,623,663, respectively, as of Sunday morning, according to Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
So far, 5,652,335,899 Covid vaccine doses have been administered across the globe.
The US has logged 40,920,922 cases and 659,691 deaths to date, according to the JHU data.
Brazil which has the world's second-highest pandemic death toll after the United States and the third-largest caseload after the United States and India, recorded 20,989,164 cases with 586,558 fatalities as of Sunday.
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India's COVID-19 tally rose to 33,208,330 on Saturday, as 33,376 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours across the country, the federal health ministry's latest data showed.
Besides, as many as 308 deaths due to the pandemic since Friday morning took the total death toll to 442,317.
Most of the new cases and deaths were reported from the southern state of Kerala.
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Situation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh logged 48 more Covid-19 deaths and 1,327 cases in 24 hours till Saturday morning.
The country reported 38 Covid-related deaths and 2,325 cases on Friday, indicating a significant drop in daily cases but a slight increase in fatalities, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
The daily case positivity rate dropped further to 7.03 % from 8.65 % on Friday and 8.76 % on Thursday, suggesting that the pandemic keeps easing in Bangladesh.
Besides, the recovery rate rose to 96.51 per cent while the case fatality remained unchanged at 1.76 per cent compared to the corresponding period.