Bangladesh reported five news COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours till today (October 21) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

The country’s total fatalities remained unchanged at 29,477 as no death was reported during the period.

Besides, the country's total number of coronavirus cases reached 20, 45,885.

The DGHS disclosed the update on the country’s coronavirus situation issuing a press release this afternoon.

A total of 426 samples were tested across the country, for a positivity rate of 1.17 percent.

According to the release, the total number of recoveries till today reached 4, 23,585. 

Bangladesh reported its first Coronavirus case on March 8, 2020, while its first death was on March 18 that year.

BDST: 1724 HRS, OCT 21, 2023
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