A total of 1,30,474 in 6,96,941coronavirus tests carried out in Bangladesh have turned out to be positive.
Category: Health
Global virus death toll now 488,740; confirmed cases 9.6m
Dhaka, June 26 – The death toll from Covid-19 across the globe reached 488, 740 on Friday morning, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University.
UNO among nine infected with coronavirus in Keraniganj
Dhaka, June 26 – Nine people including the Keraniganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer have been infected with coronavirus, raising the number of confirmed coronavirus cases to 884 in Keraniganj Upazila.
Coronavirus testing facility to be expanded to all districts
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Thursday said coronavirus testing facility will gradually be expanded to all the districts.
Industrialist Hasan Jamil dies of Covid-19
Industrialist Hasan Jamil Sattar, 70, died on Thursday at a Dhaka hospital after being infected with COVID-19.
Most Rohingyas unaware of Covid-19: Survey
Most of the Rohingyas living in Cox’s Bazar camps are not aware of Covid-19 and its intensity, according to a survey jointly conducted by KNH Germany and Samaj Kallyan O Unnayon Sangstha (SKUS).
Coronavirus in Bangladesh: 3,946 news cases, 39 die
A total of 1,26,606 in 6,78, 443 coronavirus tests carried out in Bangladesh have turned out to be positive.
Coronavirus global death toll 482,128; confirmed cases 9.4m
Dhaka, June 25 – The global death toll from Covid-19 reached 482, 128 on Thursday morning, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University. The number of confirmed cases rose to 9,405,800, according to JHU…
Coronavirus: Human trial of new vaccine begins in UK
About 300 people will have the vaccine over the coming weeks, as part of a trial led by Prof Robin Shattock and his colleagues, at Imperial College London.
Information secy Kamrun Nahar infected with Covid-19
Information secretary Kamrun Nahar has been infected with coronavirus.
icddr,b diagnostic centre to begin COVID-19 testing June 26
icddr,b’s globally recognised diagnostic centre at Mohakhali, Dhaka will offer SARS CoV-2 test to patients suspected of having COVID-19 starting from June 26.
Bangladesh reports 3,462 new virus cases, 37 deaths in a day
The health authorities on Wednesday announced the detection of 3,462 new coronavirus cases and 37 deaths within the last 24 hours.
Sudan, where illegal abortions remain dangerous and deadly
By Reem Abbas KHARTOUM, Jun 22 2020 (IPS) – Omnia Nabil, a Sudanese doctor, who worked in one of the largest hospitals in Khartoum, the country’s capital, was devastated to witness the deaths of 50 young women who had unsafe…
Mexican newborns positive for virus in unprecedented case
Mexico has reportedly confirmed the first ever case of coronavirus infection among newborns, creating fresh concern over the nature of the deadly virus.
Global coronavirus cases now 9.2 million, deaths 476,911
The global death toll from Covid-19 reached 476,911 on Wednesday morning, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University.
Bangladesh corona tests 644,011; confirmed cases 119,198
A total of 1,19,198 in 6,44,011 coronavirus tests carried out in Bangladesh have turned out to be positive.
Coronavirus cases surge as many countries lift lockdowns
Amid the worsening coronavirus situation, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases is showing a surge on Tuesday in many countries including the US where lockdowns have been lifted.In parts of Western Europe, the coronavirus cases remained stable or are going…
BNP MP Harun demands removal of Health Minister over virus
Harunur Rashid, BNP’s MP from Chapainawabganj-3 constituency, on Tuesday demanded the removal of Health Minister Zahid Maleque and bringing competent and committed persons in key posts of the health sector to face the coronavirus situation.
Virus cases top nine million, says WHO
Global coronavirus infections topped nine million on Monday as the World Health Organization warned that the pandemic was accelerating and Saudi Arabia said it would allow a “very limited” number of pilgrims to the hajj next month.
BD Red Crescent opens new isolation centres for Rohingyas
Cox’s Bazar, June 23 – Bangladesh Red Crescent Society has launched two new isolation and treatment centres (Field hospitals) to treat the growing number of Covid-19 patients in Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar adjacent to host communities.
2000 more doctors being recruited to tackle Covid-19 crisis
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Monday said if the number of Covid-19 patients continues to soar, the government will take steps to appoint additional 2000 physicians to contain the situation.
WHO reminds people to be vigilant using Mr Bean’s checklist
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday reminded people about the importance of washing hands, physical distancing and demonstrating kindness to neighbours through ‘Mr Bean’s Essential COVID-19 Checklist’.
Coronavirus: Bangladesh sees 3,480 new cases, 38 deaths
Bangladesh on Monday saw further hike in coronavirus cases as the health authorities reported 3,480 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 1,15,786. In the last 24 hours, 38 more patients died…
27 more infected with COVID-19 in Rangamati
Twenty-seven more people have been infected with novel coronavirus in Rangamati district.
Beijing to make available prospective COVID-19 vaccine to BD
Dhaka, June 22: A senior Chinese diplomat in Dhaka has reassured Bangladesh’s priority access to a prospective COVID-19 vaccine as their researchers appeared to have : reached in an advanced stage in developing inoculates amid a global vaccine race while…
Global coronavirus cases exceed 8.9mn: JHU
Dhaka, June 22 – The confirmed coronavirus cases have crossed 8.9 million globally till Monday morning, according to the latest tally from Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
WHO reports largest one-day increase of 183,000 virus cases
Geneva, AP/UNB, June 22 – The World Health Organization on Sunday reported the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases by its count, at more than 183,000 new cases in the latest 24 hours.
Social distancing against virus in Bangladesh still a far cry
Dhaka, June 21 – Despite repeated requests of health experts to maintain social distancing, a large number of people is paying no heed to the rule, putting themselves and others at risk of being infected with coronavirus.
Chinese COVID-19 medical team to submit 4 reports in Dhaka
China will submit four specific reports to Bangladesh containing recommendations on how Bangladesh can better deal with the coronavirus situation.
Covid-19 the most serious threat to world’s economy: ICCB
International Chamber of Commerce-Bangladesh (ICCB) said COVID-19 is both the biggest health crisis and most uncertain threat to the world’s economy.