According to Webometrics, 1,626 new deaths were recorded on Saturday taking the total number of deaths from Covid-19 across the world to 13,068. Till March 20, the number of deaths from Covid-19 stood at 11,387. On Saturday, 29,349 new cases were reported, taking the total number of Covid-19 cases across the world to 308,257 on Sunday. Of the active cases, 189,419, or 95%, were identified to be in mild condition while the rest 9,943, or 5%, have been marked as serious or critical. As of Sunday, coronavirus COVID-19 has affected 188 countries and territories around the world and one international conveyance, the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship harboured in Yokohama of Japan.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 22, 2020 06:11 UTC