Although the reduced test positivity rate is a sign of hope, experts warn that it could rise again if people stopped following health guidelines. They also said the data might be misleading, as the reduced test positivity rate might be the result of the unwillingness of some people to get tested or reduced testing during the recent holidays. The test positivity rate is expected to be lower during holidays, as fewer people go for tests on holidays. Single digit test positivity rates were also recorded on May 20 and October 24, but they were not part of prolonged stretch of single-digit test positivity. Although the daily test positivity rate was recorded at 9.19%, the overall infection rate of the country stands at 16.34%.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 18, 2020 14:48 UTC