8 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, current positivity rate 9.66%

Eight 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 total number of Covid-19 deaths in the country is currently 29,249 and the death rate stands at 1.46 percent.

At least 879 new Covid-19 cases were recorded during this period.

The current positivity rate is 9.66 percent while the total positivity rate stands at 13.76 percent.

With the new infections, the total number of cases rose to 19,98,291, added the release.

A total of 9,099 samples were tested across the country during this period.

At least 1,693 patients have recovered from Covid-19 within this time. The total number of recoveries now stands at 19,28,650 and the recovery rate at 96.51 percent, said the release.

Of the deceased, seven were male and one was female. They were between 61-90 years old, added the release.