42 deaths, 2,744 new cases reported in last 24 hours

Bangladesh on Wednesday confirmed 42 more deaths from the novel coronavirus and 2,744 new cases of infection testing 12,050 samples in the last 24 hours.

With this, the death toll from the deadly virus rose to 2,751 and the number of total infections stood at 213,254. 

Additional Director General of Health Directorate Professor Dr Nasima Sultana made the disclosure during a virtual briefing today.

The Health Ministry data show 1805  patients have been cured from the infection, putting the total recovery to 1,17,202.

The health authorities have tested 12,050 samples acroos the country in 80 laboratories.