Dhaka, July 02 – The global death toll from coronavirus infections stood at 515,542 on Thursday morning while the confirmed cases crossed 10,664,433, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
Category: Health
WHO Warns Global Coronavirus Pandemic is Accelerating
The World Health Organization says 60 percent of the world’s 10 million coronavirus cases since December came in the month of June – a sign that the pandemic is getting worse and not slowing down.
Virus death toll in BD climbs to 1,888 with 41 more deaths
Dhaka, July 1: Bangladesh’s COVID-19 death toll climbed to 1,888 on Wednesday as 41 people died in last 24 hours.
6 die in Comilla with fever, cold-related complications
Comilla, July 01 – Six people died with fever and cold-related complications at Cumilla Medical College Hospital in the last 24 hours till Wednesday morning.
Global virus deaths jump to 509,779, infected cases 10.4mn
Dhaka, July 01 – As the coronavirus situation continues to worsen, the global death toll from the virus infection stood at 509,779 on Wednesday morning while the confirmed cases crossed 10,434,835, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering…
GK to set up 15-bed ICU for corona patients
Dhaka, June 30 – Gonoshasthaya Kendra (GK) is going to set up a 15-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at its hospital in the capital’s Dhanmondi area to treat coronavirus-infected patients at the initiative of its founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury.
Life expectancy in Bangladesh rises to 72.6 years
DHAKA, June 30, 2020 (BSS) – The life expectancy rate at birth has increased to 72.6 years in the country in 2019 from 72.3 years one year ago with women enjoying three years more longevity than men.
40pc corona beds still vacant: Health Minister
Mentioning that some 14,000 beds have been designated for Covid patients in the country’s hospitals, Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque on Tuesday said 40 percent of those are still vacant.
After six months, worst of pandemic ‘yet to come’: WHO
The coronavirus pandemic is “not even close to being over”, the WHO warned , as the global death toll passed half a million and cases surged in Latin America and the United States.
Country reports largest daily rise with 64 deaths
Bangladesh has reported highest number of deaths in a single day from COVID-19.
CanSino’s virus vaccine approved for military use in China
CanSino Biologics company of China on Monday announced that a Covid-19 vaccine they have developed is safe and somewhat efficient.
New Flu virus with ‘pandemic potential’ noted in China
A new strain of flu that has the potential to become a pandemic has been identified in China by scientists. It emerged recently and is carried by pigs, but can infect humans, they say.
Bangladesh to recruit 2000 doctors, 4000 nurses: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday told Parliament that the government will recruit 2,000 doctors and 4,000 nurses to ensure healthcare services for the Covid-19 patients.
37 judges of BD subordinate courts Coronavirus infected
A total of 37 judges and 101 staff of subordinate courts and 38 officials of the Supreme Court were infected with coronavirus while working for the virtual court as of Monday.
Cholesterol-lowering drugs help reduce COVID-19 deaths
Commonly used cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may help reduce the death rate of COVID-19 patients, according to a new study published in the journal Cell Metabolism.
Bangladesh reports 45 more virus deaths, highest 4014 cases
Dhaka, June 29: Bangladesh Monday recorded 45 more deaths from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) overnight, and 4014 fresh cases, the highest in a single day.
Consumer habits shaped by pandemic, set to stay: Mastercard
Dhaka, June 29 – The way we shop is changing and how we pay is evolving. As COVID-19 alters our daily lives, consumers in Asia Pacific are rapidly going digital with purchases of everything from groceries to movies in a…
Global coronavirus cases pass 10 mn, fatalities cross 0.5 mn
Dhaka, June 29 – The confirmed global Covid-19 cases surpassed 10 million with over 500,000 fatalities as of Monday morning. Besides, over 5 million people have made recovery from the coronavirus, according to the latest tally from Johns Hopkins University…
Cannabis a ‘probable tool’ to fight COVID-19: Report
Researchers in Canada say they are considering Cannabis as a potentially valuable tool to fight against COVID-19. Researchers Olga and Igor Kovalchuck have reportedly been developing and testing a novel cannabis strain for years, except with the goal of creating…
Dhaka announces $50,000 contribution to Global Goal mission
Bangladesh has announced a contribution of US$50,000 expressing solidarity for the development of safe and effective vaccines.
Declare COVID-19 vaccines global common good: Global leaders
Some 105 global leaders including 18 Nobel Laureates have signed a call initiated by Yunus Centre to declare COVID-19 Vaccines as a global common good.
For now, it is a question of answers
Sudhirendar Sharma For once, this pandemic has forced all of us to be different, to seek answers and only answers on how to confront, control, and get over the dreadful virus. No one seems to be asking questions anymore, but…
60-bed COVID-19 Treatment Centre set up in Teknaf
A 60-bed isolation and treatment centre has been set up in Teknaf to provide care to the suspected COVID-19 patients from the Rohingya refugee camps and the local community. Save the Children set up the centre with support from UK…
Coronavirus in Bangladesh: Confirmed cases now 1,37,787
A total of 1,37,787 in 7,30,197 coronavirus tests carried out in Bangladesh have turned out to be positive.
Global Covid-19 cases near 10mn; deaths near 0.5 million
Dhaka, June 28 – The global Covid-19 cases reached 9,953,038 on Sunday morning, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University.
Bangladesh reports 3,504 virus cases, 34 deaths in a day
A total of 1,33,978 in 7,12,098 coronavirus tests carried out in Bangladesh have turned out to be positive.
Pregnant women might be at increased risk for COVID-19
Pregnant women might be at increased risk for severe COVID-19 illness, according to a report of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released on Friday.
Free migrant children from family detention: US Judge
Houston, AP/UNB, June – 27 – A federal judge on Friday denounced the Trump administration’s prolonged detention of families during the coronavirus pandemic and ordered the release of children held with their parents in U.S. immigration jails.
Global Covid-19 cases surpass 9.7 mn; deaths close to 0.5 mn
Dhaka, June 27 – The confirmed COVID-19 cases have reached 9,776,963 million globally with 493,609 deaths as of Saturday morning.
9,869 Bangladesh policemen Coronavirus infected
A total of 9,869 members of Bangladesh police were infected with coronavirus across the country until Friday morning.