BigstockA total of 17,811 samples tested for a positivity rate of 1.71%Bangladesh tallied another seven deaths from coronavirus and 305 new infections on Friday. A total of 17,811 samples were tested during the 24-hour period, yielding an infection rate of 1.71%. The overall infection rate in the country stands at 15.21%. Also read - Experts: Bangladesh successfully tackled Covid-19 with coordinated effortsThree deaths were reported in Dhaka, and one each in Barisal, Chittagong, Khulna and Rajshahi. The country last recorded an infection rate of over 3% on October 4 when the figure stood at 3.19%.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 29, 2021 12:27 UTC