2 Covid-19 deaths in 24hrs, current positivity rate 13.53%

Two people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today (September 29, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

The total number of deaths from Covid-19 is currently 29,362 in the country and the death rate stands at 1.45 percent.

At least 679 new coronavirus cases were recorded during this period.

The daily positivity rate is 13.53 percent while the total positivity rate stands at 13.61 percent.

With the new infections, the total number of cases rose to 20,24,489, the release added.

A total of 5,017 samples were tested across the country during this period.

At least 354 Covid-19 patients have recovered within this time. The total number of recoveries now stands at 19,64,501 and the recovery rate at 97.04 percent, said the release.

The two deceased were male and aged between 71-90 years old, added the release.