2 Covid deaths, 31 fresh cases in 24 hours

At least 31 new infections were recorded and two people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

The current positivity rate is 0.67 percent while the total positivity rate stands at 13.87 percent.

The total number of Covid-19 deaths in the country now stands at 29,130 and the mortality rate stands at 1.49 percent. Meanwhile, the total number of cases rose to 19,53,264, added the release.

A total of 4,659 samples were tested across the country in the 24 hours.

At least 193 patients have recovered from Covid-19 during the period. The total number of recoveries now stands at 19,01,157 and the recovery rate at 97.33 percent, added the release.

Of the deceased, both were men aged between 41-50 and 61-70, added the release.