Namibia recorded its highest ever daily increase in Covid-19 deaths on Wednesday.

The country's health ministry announced 45 deaths, which represents one of the worst current death rates in the continent - given Namibia's small population of 2.5 million.

The ministry said 1,567 people had tested positive for Covid-19 from among 3,725 people who had been tested the previous day - representing a 42% positivity ratio.

"With concern we continue to record a high number of deaths due to Covid-19. patients are urged to visit health facilities as early as possible for medical assistance. Late health seeking behaviour leads to high mortality," Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula said.

The country has so far recorded 77,333 cases of Covid-19 and 1,224 related deaths.