Bangladesh Reports Highest-ever 164 Deaths from Covid-19

Bangladesh has reported the highest number of Covid-19 deaths for the second day in a straight, with 164 more individuals dying from the virus in the 24 hours leading up to Monday 8 am.

During the same time period, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) recorded the largest number of new cases ever: 9,964.

The increase in Covid-19 deaths and infections came as the authorities declared that the continuing nationwide strict restrictions would be extended for another week.

According to the Covid-19 bulletin provided by the DGHS, the death toll has risen to 15,229, and the number of cases has risen to 9,54,881 across the country.