Bangladesh on Friday saw a big jump in Covid-19 cases as 2828 more people were infected in the span of 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 60,391. During the period, 30 more people died from the fast spreading disease, taking the death tally to 811.
Additional Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Prof Dr Nasima Sultana came up with the disclosure at its daily online briefing.
A total of 14,088 samples were tested in 50 coronavirus testing laboratories across the country, she added.
Bangladesh confirmed its first coronavirus cases on March 8 and the first death on March 18.
The government decided not to extend general holidays after May 30, reports UNB.
