Bangladesh saw another big jump in coronavirus cases with the detection of 1,251 more patients in a span of 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 25,121.
Category: Health
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Dhaka reports highest 1273 new corona cases,14 deaths
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Top China expert warns of potential second coronavirus wave
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Five bank officials among 11 virus positive in Munshiganj
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Walton ventilator, robot, disinfectant clinical trial
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Dhaka reports 16 more coronavirus deaths, 930 new cases
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India surpasses China in coronavirus cases
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