Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 20 cases in the last 24 hours till today (January 17) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

The country’s total fatalities remained unchanged at 29,479 as no death was reported during the period.

Besides, the country's total number of coronavirus cases reached 20, 46,621.

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

A total of 322 samples were tested across the country, for a positivity rate of 6.21 percent.

According to the release, the total number of recoveries till today reached 4, 23,598. 

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

BDST: 1817 HRS, JAN 17, 2024
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