Bangladesh reports 5 deaths from coronavirus in 24 hrs

Bangladesh reported five deaths from coronavirus (COVID-19) in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of deaths to 8,379 across the country so far.

Besides, a total of 428 new cases were detected over the same period, taking the total number of infected cases to 5,44,544 across the country.

A press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) confirmed the development on Wednesday (February 24).

Meanwhile, some 911 people made recovery from the deadly virus over the same period, bringing the total recoveries to 4,93,798.