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Global Covid cases top 608 million
The overall number of Covid cases has now crossed 608 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world.
According to the latest global data, the total case count mounted to 608,022,534 and the death toll reached 6,495,890 on Thursday morning.
The US has recorded 96,347,971 cases so far and 1,071,420 people have died from the virus in the country, both highest counts around the world.
India's federal health ministry reported 7,231 new cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours on Wednesday morning, taking the total tally to 44,428,393 in the country.
With the reporting of fresh cases, India's active caseload currently stands at 64,667. The country logged 45 more related deaths, pushing the overall toll to 527,874 since the beginning of the pandemic, the ministry said.
Covid in Bangladesh
Bangladesh reported another Covid death and 214 new cases in 24 hours till Wednesday morning.
While the country's total fatalities rose to 29,323, the new numbers took its caseload to 2,011,946, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
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The daily positivity rate rose to 5.20 percent from Tuesday’s 4.08 percent as 4,115 samples were tested.
The mortality rate remained unchanged at 1.46 percent. The recovery rate remained static at 97.24 percent as 282 patients recovered during this period.
In July, the country reported 142 Covid-linked deaths and 31,422 cases, the highest monthly death toll and caseload since March this year.
Bangladesh registered its highest daily caseload of 16,230 on July 28 last year and daily fatalities of 264 on August 10 the same year.
Global Covid cases surpass 607 million
The overall number of Covid cases has now crossed 607 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world.
According to the latest global data, the total case count mounted to 607,175,775 and the death toll reached 6,491,960 on Wednesday morning.
The US has recorded 96,149,016 cases so far and 1,069,748 people have died from the virus in the country, both highest counts around the world.
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India's daily COVID-19 caseload Tuesday fell to 5,439, taking the total tally to 44,421,162 in the country, according to federal health ministry data released on Tuesday.
With the reporting of fresh cases, India's active caseload currently stands at 65,732.
The country also logged 30 related deaths in 24 hours, pushing the overall toll to 527,829 since the beginning of the pandemic, the ministry said.
Meanwhile, Malaysia reported 1,946 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Monday, bringing the national total to 4,778,140, according to the health ministry.
Another eight deaths were reported, pushing the death toll to 36,206.
Covid in Bangladesh
Bangladesh reported zero Covid death and 172 new cases in 24 hours till Tuesday morning.
While the country's total fatalities remained unchanged 29,323, the new numbers took its caseload to 2,011,732, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
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The daily case test positivity rate declined to 4.08 percent from Monday’s 4.74 percent as 4,215 samples were tested.
The mortality rate remained unchanged at 1.46 percent. The recovery rate rose to 97.24 percent.
In July, the country reported 142 Covid-linked deaths and 31,422 cases, the highest monthly death toll and caseload since March this year.
Bangladesh registered its highest daily caseload of 16,230 on July 28 last year and daily fatalities of 264 on August 10 the same year.
Global Covid cases top 603 million
The overall number of Covid cases has now surged past 603 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world.
According to the latest global data, the total case count mounted to 603,320,911 and the death toll reached 6,480,128 on Thursday morning.
The US has recorded 95,734,084 cases so far and 1,067,549 people have died from the virus in the country, the data shows.
India's daily Covid-19 caseload again breached the 10,000-mark, two days after remaining below it, officials said on Wednesday.
According to the federal health ministry data released on Wednesday morning, 10,649 new cases of Covid were reported in 24 hours, taking the total tally to 44,368,195 in the country.
With the fresh cases, India's active caseload currently stands at 96,442.
The country also logged 36 Covid-related deaths in 24 hours, pushing the overall death toll to 527,452 since the beginning of the pandemic, the ministry said.
Covid in Bangladesh
Bangladesh reported three Covid deaths and 167 new cases in 24 hours to Wednesday morning.
While the country's total fatalities rose to 29,319, the new cases took the caseload to 2,010,490, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
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The daily case test positivity rate rose to 3.89 percent from Tuesday’s 3.85 percent as 4,293 samples were tested.
The mortality rate remained unchanged at 1.46 percent. The recovery rate remained static at 97.22 percent.
In July, the country reported 142 Covid-linked deaths and 31,422 cases, the highest monthly death toll and caseload since March this year.
Bangladesh registered its highest daily caseload of 16,230 on July 28 last year and daily fatalities of 264 on August 10 the same year.
Global Covid cases top 602 million
The overall number of Covid cases has now surged past 602 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world.
According to the latest global data, the total case count mounted to 602,389,641 and the death toll reached 6,476,104 on Wednesday morning.
The US has recorded 95,537,994 cases so far and 1,066,416 people have died from the virus in the country, the data shows.
India reported 8,586 new cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours, taking the total tally to 44,357,546 in the country, according to the federal health ministry data.
The country also logged 48 related deaths in 24 hours, pushing the overall death toll to 527,416 since the beginning of the pandemic, the ministry said.
Meanwhile, Malaysia reported 2,078 new Covid infections as of midnight Monday, bringing the national total to 4,759,830, according to the health ministry.
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Another 10 deaths have been reported, pushing the death toll to 36,155.
Covid in Bangladesh
Bangladesh reported zero Covid deaths and 175 new cases in 24 hours till Tuesday morning.
While the country's total fatalities remained unchanged at 29,316, the new cases took the caseload to 2,010,323, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
The daily case test positivity rate rose to 3.85 percent from Monday’s 3.15 percent as 4,540 samples were tested.
The mortality rate remained unchanged at 1.46 percent. The recovery rate rose to 97.22 percent from Monday's 97.20 percent.
In July, the country reported 142 Covid-linked deaths and 31,422 cases, the highest monthly death toll and caseload since March this year.
Bangladesh registered its highest daily caseload of 16,230 on July 28 last year and daily fatalities of 264 on August 10 the same year.
Global Covid cases top 590 million
The overall number of Covid cases has now surged past 590 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world.
According to the latest global data, the total case count mounted to 590,366,194 and the death toll reached 6,438,794 on Tuesday morning.
The US has recorded 94,024,925 cases so far and 1,059,210 people have died from the virus in the country, the data shows.
India on Monday recorded 16,167 fresh Covid-19 cases -- marginally lower than the day before -- taking the overall tally to 44,161,899.
Earlier on Sunday, the country logged 18,738 infections in 24 hours. According to the health ministry data, a total of 41 deaths have been reported in a day, taking the total fatalities so far to 5,26,730.
India's active caseload currently stands at 1,35,510, accounting for 0.31 percent of the total cases.
New Zealand recorded 5,939 new community cases of Covid-19 and 13 more deaths, the Ministry of Health said on Tuesday.
There have been 1,688 confirmed deaths attributable to Covid, either as the underlying cause of death or as a contributing factor since the pandemic began in New Zealand, the health ministry said.
Situation in Bangladesh
Three more people died from Covid, and 296 tested positive for the virus in Bangladesh in 24 hours till Monday morning.
While the country's total fatalities reached 29,307, the new numbers took its caseload to 2,007,631, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
The daily case positivity rate dropped to 4.99 percent from Sunday's 5.10 percent as 5,929 samples were tested.
The mortality rate remained unchanged at 1.46 percent. The recovery rate rose to 97.06 percent from Sunday's 97.05 percent.
Bangladesh reported its first zero Covid death on Sunday, after June 29.
In July, the country reported 142 Covid-linked deaths and 31,422 cases, the highest monthly death toll and caseload since March this year.
Bangladesh 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 587 million
The overall number of Covid cases has now surged past 587 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world.
According to the latest global data, the total case count mounted to 587,594,865 and the death toll reached 6,433,809 on Saturday morning.
The US has recorded 93,866,641 cases so far and 1,058,637 people have died from the virus in the country, the data shows.
India's daily Covid-19 caseload Friday again surpassed the 20,000 mark after remaining below it for the past five days, officials said.
According to federal health ministry data released on Friday morning, 20,551 new cases of Covid were reported in 24 hours, taking the total tally to 44,107,588 in the country.
The cases reported on Friday mark an increase in comparison to 19,893 cases on Thursday.
With the reporting of fresh cases, India's active caseload currently stands at 135,364.
The country also logged 70 related deaths in 24 hours, pushing the overall death toll to 526,600 since the beginning of the pandemic, the ministry said.
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With the increase in cases, the daily positivity rate stands at 5.14% while the weekly positivity rate was recorded at 4.64%, the ministry data showed.
Covid in Bangladesh
Two more people died from Covid and 253 tested positive for the virus in Bangladesh in 24 hours till Friday.
The country's total fatalities and caseload reached 29,302 and 2,006,899, respectively, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
The daily case positivity rate dropped to 6.06% from Thursday's 5.14% as 5,002 samples were tested.
The mortality rate remained unchanged at 1.46%. The recovery rate rose to 97% from Thursday's 96.97%.
Global Covid cases near 587 million
The overall number of Covid cases is fast approaching 587 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world.
According to the latest global data, the total case count mounted to 586,962,311 and the death toll reached 6,431,061 on Friday morning.
The US has recorded 93,739,666 cases so far and 1,057,881 people have died from the virus in the country, the data shows.
India reported over 20,000 new cases of Covid-19 and 53 deaths in 24 hours, taking the total tally to 44,087,037 in the country, according to federal health ministry data.
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Covid in Bangladesh
Bangladesh recorded two more Covid-linked deaths with 278 fresh cases in 24 hours till Thursday.
With the latest numbers, the total fatalities reached 29,300 and the caseload 2,006,646, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
The daily case positivity rate dropped to 5.14 per cent from Wednesday’s 6.53 per cent as 5,404 samples were tested.
The mortality rate remained unchanged at 1.46 per cent. The recovery rate rose to 96.97 per cent from Wednesday’s 96.95 per cent.
Global Covid cases top 585 million
The overall number of Covid cases has now surged past 585 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world.
According to the latest global data, the total case count mounted to 585,143,027 and the death toll reached 6,426,600 on Thursday morning.
The US has recorded 93,593,214 cases so far and 1,057,239 people have died from the virus in the country, the data shows.
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India reported 17,135 new cases of Covid-19 during the past 24 hours, taking the total tally to 44,067,144 in the country, according to federal health ministry data released on Wednesday morning.
Wednesday's new cases marked an increase after showing a declining trend in the new cases for two straight days.
With the reporting of fresh cases, India's active caseload currently stands at 137,057.
The country also logged 47 related deaths during the past 24 hours, pushing the overall death toll to 526,477 since the beginning of the pandemic, the ministry said.
Covid in Bangladesh
Three more persons died from Covid and 375 tested positive for the virus in Bangladesh in 24 hours till Wednesday.
The country's total fatalities and caseload reached 29,298 and 2,006,368, respectively, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
The daily case positivity rate dropped to 6.53% from Tuesday's 7.72% as 5,785 samples were tested.
The mortality rate remained unchanged at 1.46%. The recovery rate rose to 96.95% from Tuesday's 96.92%.
Global Covid cases top 584 million
The overall number of Covid cases has now surged past 584 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world.
According to the latest global data, the total case count mounted to 584,040,671 and the death toll reached 6,423,422 on Wednesday morning.
The US has recorded 93,319,702 cases so far and 1,055,975 people have died from the virus in the country, the data shows.
India reported 13,734 new cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours, taking the total tally to 44,060,649 in the country, according to federal health ministry data released on Tuesday.
The country also logged 34 related deaths during the past 24 hours, pushing the overall death toll to 526,430.
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The daily positivity rate stands at 3.34 percent and the weekly positivity rate was 4.79 percent.
The Chinese mainland Tuesday reported 38 locally transmitted confirmed Covid cases, including 12 in Hainan and 10 in Gansu, according to the National Health Commission's report Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Singapore reported 10,230 new cases of Covid on Tuesday, bringing the total tally to 1,728,995.
Four more deaths were reported from Covid on Tuesday, bringing the total death toll to 1,524, the country's health ministry said.
Covid in Bangladesh
Bangladesh reported 142 Covid-linked deaths and 31,422 cases in July, the highest death toll and cases in the last five months since March this year, said the health authorities.
Among the deceased, 57 were unvaccinated while seven received the first dose, 52 the second dose and 26 the third dose of a Covid vaccine according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
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Besides, 34,901 patients recovered from the disease during this period.
The country recorded 85 deaths with 8,000 cases in March while 1,114 cases with five deaths in April, 816 cases with four deaths in May and 20,278 cases with 18 deaths in June.
On Monday, it reported single death with 349 new cases.
So far, the country's total fatalities reached 29,292 and caseload 2,005,606.
The mortality rate remained unchanged at 1.46 percent. The recovery rate rose to 96.90 percent on Monday.
Bangladesh reported its first zero Covid death on November 20 last year since the pandemic broke out here in March 2020.
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 578 million
The overall number of Covid cases has now surged past 578 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 578,351,573 and the death toll reached 6,410,548 on Thursday morning.
The US has recorded 92,761,865 cases so far and 1,053,969 people have died from the virus in the country, the data shows.
India's daily Covid-19 caseload rose to 18,313, after two straight days of showing a declining trend in the new cases, officials said on Wednesday.
According to federal health ministry data released on Wednesday morning, 18,313 new cases of Covid were reported in 24 hours, taking the total tally to 43,938,764 in the country.
With the fresh cases, India's active caseload currently stands at 145,026.
The country also logged 57 related deaths during the period, pushing the overall death toll to 526,167, the ministry said.
The daily positivity rate stands at 4.31 percent and the weekly positivity rate was 4.57 percent, the ministry data showed.
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So far, 43,267,571 people have been successfully cured and discharged from hospitals, of whom 20,742 were discharged during the past 24 hours.
Covid in Bangladesh
Bangladesh recorded five more Covid-19-linked deaths with 626 new cases in 24 hours till Wednesday morning.
With the latest figures, the country's total fatalities reached 29,280 and the caseload 2,003,570, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
The daily case positivity rate rose to 6.83 per cent from Tuesday’s 6.14 per cent as 9,225 samples were tested.
The mortality rate remained unchanged at 1.46 per cent. The recovery rate rose to 96.79 per cent from Tuesday’s 96.78 per cent.