The government has confirmed 16 new deaths from the COVID-19 illness, raising the tally of fatalities to 6,108.
Cases of infections surged by 1,699 in the 24 hours to 8 am to Tuesday to 423,620, according to data released by the Directorate General of Health Services.
Another 1,648 patients recovered from the disease at home and in hospital care, bringing the total to 341,416.
Source: bdnews24.com
