Two die of Covid, four test positive in 24hrs

At least two people died from Covid-19 and four others tested positive in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.

Both deceased were women, hailing from Chattogram and Khulna, according to a press release from the Directorate General of Health Services.

A total of 211 samples were tested during this period.

With the latest data, nine people have died of Covid-19 so far this year. Since the outbreak began in 2020, the total number of confirmed cases now stands at 2,051,942, and the death toll at 29,510.

After a long gap, the first Covid death this year was reported on June 5. The recent rise in cases has prompted health authorities to issue precautionary directives, including wearing masks.

Covid-19 was first detected in Bangladesh on March 8, 2020. The country reported its first death from the virus ten days later.