British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Friday he has tested positive for the coronavirus, while the number of infections in the United States surged to the most in the world and Spain announced a record number of virus deaths overnight.
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Coronavirus cases in Bangladesh rise to 48
Four more people, including two physicians, have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in Bangladesh, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 48.
Man dies with coronavirus infection at Khulna Medical
A 45-year old man who took admission to Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH) with coronavirus symptoms after fleeing from a hospital in Dhaka died here early Thursday afternoon.
Will coronavirus bump web traffic into slow lane?
With more than one third of the globe’s population confined to their homes in an attempt to limit the spread of the coronavirus, some are asking if the increased demand being put on the internet could substantially slow down web…
Coronavirus: Global death toll passes 24,000; infected 532009
The death toll from the coronavirus or COVID-19 has jumped to 24,083 globally as of Friday. It has so far infected 532,009 people around the world, according to worldometer.
Coronavirus: Pangolins found to carry related strains
Smuggled pangolins have been found to carry viruses closely related to the one sweeping the world. Scientists say the sale of the animals in wildlife markets should be strictly prohibited to minimise the risk of future outbreaks.
Coronavirus: 2,500 Army members aiding local administration
More than 2,500 members of Bangladesh Army have performed various activities in 61 districts on Thursday to support the local administrations ensure social distancing and keep coronavirus suspects in home quarantine to prevent further transmission of COVID-19. Sources at the…
Fears for civil rights mount amid fight against coronavirus
The orders seem prudent in the bid to thwart the spread of the novel coronavirus: Don’t go out, don’t gather with others and keep your stores closed. But growing segments of the U.S. population say state and federal governments are…
A quarter in divisive politics over Coronavirus: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday said that a national consensus was needed to beat Coronavirus through awareness.
PM Hasina declares Tk 50 bn stimulus package for industries
Dhaka, March 26 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday termed the fight against coronavirus a “war” and urged people to stay at their homes to discharge their responsibilities at this critical time.
Coronavirus: Global death toll passes 21,000
The death toll from the coronavirus or COVID-19 has jumped to 21,283 globally as of Thursday. It has so far infected 471,053 people around the world, according to worldometer.
Prince Charles tests Coronavirus positive but ‘remains in good health’
The Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus, Clarence House has announced. Prince Charles, 71, is displaying mild symptoms “but otherwise remains in good health”, a spokesman said, adding that the Duchess of Cornwall, 72, has been tested but…
C’wealth develops tracker to help countries monitor coronavirus
The Commonwealth has developed a coronavirus tracker that shows daily cases in member countries. The tracker collects data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and shows the total confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths in the affected member countries.
Prices paid in the war against coronavirus
Mostafa Kamal Majumder The entire human race is in the grip of the coronavirus scare. The invisible enemy is so dreadful and deadly that even the frontline warriors including doctors and nurses are among its victims. Not even Chinese doctor…
Coronavirus: Tigers to donate 50pc of one month’s salary
Dhaka — Top 27 cricketers of Bangladesh have expended their hand to help fight against deadly coronavirus. Under the initiative by Tamim Iqbal, cricketers opted to donate 50 percent of their salary for one month to the government. All of…
Armed Forces start fieldwork in combat against coronavirus
Members of the Armed Forces started their fieldwork in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka and elsewhere in the country on Wednesday morning to help the civil administration ensure that people maintain social distancing and coronavirus suspects remain in quarantine to prevent the…
Opera singer Placido Domingo tests positive for coronavirus
Opera singer Placido Domingo has tested positive for coronavirus.
Coronavirus global death toll jumps to 18,895
The death toll from the coronavirus or COVID-19 has jumped to 18,895 globally as of Wednesday.It has so far infected 422,629 people around the world, according to worldometer.
Hrithik watches sons play amid coronavirus lockdown
Hrithik Roshan is happy to spend quality time with his sons: Hrehaan and Hridaan as the actors is limited to his house in the times of coronavirus lockdown.
Maldini expects to recover from coronavirus ‘within week’
Former Italy football captain Paolo Maldini said Monday he expects to recover “within a week” after being diagnosed with the new coronavirus.
Malaria drugs’ promise for coronavirus spurs hope, shortages
Dhaka, March 24 – Excitement about treating the new coronavirus with malaria drugs is raising hopes, including with President Donald Trump. But the evidence that they may help is thin, and a run on the drugs is complicating access for…
Coronavirus and water: A round-up of global advice
The outbreak of a respiratory illness, known as COVID-19, continues to spread around the world. With one of the primary pieces of advice to regularly wash hands thoroughly to prevent the transfer of the disease, it means more than ever…
Steps inadequate to deal with coronavirus: Dr Kamal
Dhaka, March 23 – Gonoforum on Monday alleged that the government’s steps to tackle the coronavirus situation in the country are very inadequate as it wasted too much of valued time to take preparations to overcome the disaster. In a…
David Bryan tests positive for Coronavirus
Bon Jovi keyboardist David Bryan has tested positive for coronavirus, he revealed in an update on social media.
BD garment exporters want shipments, production till July
So far $1.5bn lost impacting lives of 1.2mn workers, says BGMEA President Dhaka, March 23 – Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has urged the international community and brands to take in all their goods and allow shipments and…
Simple self-check for coronavirus infection
GreenWatch News Desk US STANFORD HOSPITAL BOARD INTERNAL MESSAGE, Read and understand The new Coronavirus may not show sign of infection for many days. How can one know if he/she is infected? By the time they have fever and/or cough…
Former Real Madrid president dies from coronavirus
MADRID (AP/UNB) — Former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz died Saturday from the new coronavirus, his family said. He was 76. Sanz had been in intensive care since the beginning of the week while being treated for the virus. Sanz…
Coronavirus: Hockey Federation office closed till March 31
Dhaka -Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) office at Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here, remained closed from Sunday (March 22) to March 31 due to outbreak of deadlys Corona virus in the country and all over the world. As per direction of…
Ctg doctor arrested for spreading rumour over coronavirus
Chittagong, March 22 – Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) arrested a doctor on charges of spreading rumours over coronavirus via Facebook messenger from Prabartak area in the port city on Saturday.
Coronavirus: Bangladesh’s Ireland tour postponed
Dhaka — Bangladesh and Ireland have jointly decided to postpone the Tigers’ upcoming series against Ireland in Ireland and England. Cricket Ireland announced the decision in a media statement on Saturday. “Once the scale of the COVID-19 pandemic was understood,…