Dhaka, Bangladesh – Bangladesh has recorded five new cases of Covid-19 in the 24 hours leading up to Tuesday morning. The new infections were identified after nine tests were conducted across the country, according to the latest data from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
With these latest additions, the nation's total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has risen to 20,51,747 since the pandemic began. The daily test positivity rate stood at an exceptionally high 55.56%, although this figure is based on a very small number of tests conducted during the period.
On a positive note, the country's official death toll from the virus remained unchanged at 29,500, as no new fatalities were reported in the last 24 hours. This marks another day of zero Covid-related deaths, maintaining a stable fatality rate.
The DGHS also reported that six individuals have recovered from the illness during the same period. This brings the total number of people who have successfully recovered from Covid-19 in Bangladesh to 20,19,376. The national recovery rate remains high, reflecting a consistent trend of patients overcoming the disease.
Health officials continue to monitor the situation, urging citizens to remain vigilant and adhere to health guidelines. The low volume of daily testing indicates a significant reduction in the scale of the pandemic compared to its peak.
The first case of Covid-19 in Bangladesh was detected on March 8, 2020. The country reported its first death from the virus just ten days later, on March 18 of the same year, marking the beginning of a long public health challenge that has now spanned over five years.
