Highest number of Covid-19 cases reported in a single day; 163 die, 11,525 are infected

According to a news release released by the Directorate General of Health Services, 143 persons died from Covid-19 in the 24 hours leading up to 8 a.m. today (DGHS).

The total number of Covid-19 deaths in the country is now 15,392, with a death rate of 1.59 percent.

During the time period, at least 11,525 additional illnesses were detected, bringing the total number of persons affected to 9,66,406, according to the announcement.

The present rate of positivity is 31.46 percent, with a total positivity rate of 14.22 percent.

During the 24-hour period, 36,631 samples were analyzed across the country.

During that time, at least 5,433 Covid-19 patients recovered.

The total number of recoveries is now 8,44,515, with a recovery rate of 87.39 percent.

There were 98 men and 65 women among the 163 people that died.

According to the statement, five were between the ages of 21 and 30, 11 were between the ages of 31 and 40, 27 were between the ages of 41 and 50, 29 were between the ages of 51 and 60, and 91 were beyond the age of 60.