MALE, Maldives, Aug 26, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Former Maldives president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom said Tuesday he has tested positive for coronavirus as the island nation battles an increase in new cases.
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U-19 cricketer Ifti to join camp after overcoming coronavirus
DHAKA —Bangladesh Under-19 cricket Iftekhar Hossain Ifti is set to join the conditioning camp with his other colleagues in BKSP within a couple of days. Ifti who was only cricketer amongst the 45-member preliminary Under-19 squad to be found positive…
Coronavirus: Global death tally hits 803,479, cases 23 mn
The death toll from Covid-19 globally reached 803,479 on Sunday, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University.
Coronavirus: Global cases now 22mn, deaths total 786,303
The global death toll from Covid-19 reached 786,303 on Thursday, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University.
Coronavirus test fees being reduced: Minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Wednesday said that fees for coronavirus tests will be reduced soon to increase the number of tests.
Sylhet coronavirus cases reach 9,369
With detection of 70 new coronavirus patients, the number of confirmed cases rose to 9,369 in the Sylhet division on Monday.
Bangladesh’s coronavirus deaths reach 3,625
Dhaka, Aug 15: The country reported 34 more COVID-19 deaths on Saturday, raising the total fatality number to 3,625.
Jamalpur’s coronavirus death toll hits 20
Jamalpur’s death tally from coronavirus rose to 20 on Thursday after the death of a man in his sixties, said sources at the Civil Surgeon’s office.
Stoppage of briefing on coronavirus situation unexpected
The decision of the Directorate General of Health Services not to hold briefings on the coronavirus situation from Wednesday cannot be a welcome move.
Coronavirus: Bangladesh’s cases surpass 2.6 lakh
Bangladesh’s officially confirmed coronavirus cases went up to 2,60,507 with the detection of 2,907 new patients in 24 hours until Monday.
Cricketer Mosharraf Rubel contracts coronavirus
DHAKA —Former national cricketer Mosharraf Hossain Rubel was tested positive for coronavirus. The left-arm spinner who played five ODIs for Bangladesh said that despite being contracted by the deadly virus, he feels no physical complicacy. Rubel’s father was earlier tested…
Mashrafe’s parents test positive for coronavirus
DHAKA – Former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza’s father Golam Mortaza and mother Hamida Mortaza were tested positive for COVID-19. Both of them gave their samples and found them positive for the virus on Thursday. Apart from them, Mashrafe’s aunt…
Asymptomatic coronavirus carriers have high viral loads
People who are infected with the coronavirus carry similar levels of the pathogen in their nose, throat and lungs whether they have symptoms or not, a new study from South Korea showed Thursday.
Coronavirus: Bangladesh records 2,977 new cases, 39 deaths
Bangladesh recorded 39 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours until Thursday morning, pushing up its official death tally to 3,306.
Facebook removes Trump post for coronavirus misinformation
AP/UNB, Aug 06 – Facebook has deleted a post from US President Donald Trump’s page for violating its policy against spreading misinformation about the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Bangladesh reports 50 new deaths
Bangladesh confirmed 50 more deaths from Coronavirus in the last 24 hours until Tuesday morning, the highest since July 26.
Actress Bijori Barkatullah’s father dies of coronavirus
Culture Desk Md. Barkatullah, noted television personality and father of popular actress Bijori Barkatullah, has died of coronavirus.
Coronavirus cases worldwide pass 18 million, 687,941 deaths
PARIS, Aug 3 – The number of coronavirus cases recorded worldwide has passed 18 million, according to an AFP tally from official sources at 2240 GMT Sunday.
Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan recovers from coronavirus
New Delhi, AP/UNB, Aug 03 – Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan was discharged from a Mumbai hospital on Sunday after undergoing three weeks of treatment for the coronavirus.
We must learn to live with this coronavirus: WHO chief
The global coronavirus outbreak is the sort of disaster whose effects will last far into the future, World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Saturday.
Coronavirus – Urban Areas Face the Brunt of the Pandemic
By Samira SadequeUNITED NATIONS, Jul 29 2020 (IPS) – The effect of the coronavirus pandemic and its subsequent global lockdown might have a graver effect on cities and urban areas than on rural areas, possibly making women more susceptible to…
Coronavirus Covid-19 could benefit Bangladesh
Corporal punishment is just another name for child abuse, torture, cruelty and brutality that can physically and mentally impair a pupil for his entire life. It’s a knee-jerk reaction to a minor, insignificant situation by adult terrorists full of exaggerated…
Floods, coronavirus may spoil Eid-ul-Azha for many
Dhaka, July 25 – Eid-ul-Azha, the second biggest religious festival of the Muslims, is just around the corner but the coronavirus pandemic and floods have tightened the grip leaving thousands of people stranded and struggling for survival, taking away the…
Actress Popy infected with coronavirus
Dhaka, July 25 – National Film Award winning Dallywood actress Sadika Parvin Popy has been infected with coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Bangladesh makes wearing masks mandatory
Dhaka, July 21 – The government on Tuesday ordered its citizens to wear masks whenever they go out of homes to limit the transmission of coronavirus. A circular was issued by the health ministry in the afternoon.
Coronavirus affects over 200 million people globally: WHO
Noting that the pandemic has affected over 200 million people globally, the World Health Organization warned that up to 132 million people may go hungry in 2020 due to the impact lockdowns and restrictions imposed in efforts to curb the…
Bangladesh’s coronavirus cases near 200,000
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Bangladesh inched closer to 200,000 on Friday with the health authorities confirming 3,034 new cases.
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus?
It’s possible, but it seems to be relatively rare and scientists think they know why that is. Many viruses can cross the placenta and infect a fetus in the womb, and evidence has been growing that the coronavirus sometimes can…
Global coronavirus infections top 13 million
More than 13 million coronavirus infections have now been recorded across the world, with more than half in the United States and Latin America, according to an AFP tally of official sources at 2000 GMT on Monday.
Coronavirus: 78 Armed Forces members die, 4,675 recover
Dhaka, July 12: Some 78 members of the Armed Forces have, so far, died of the novel coronavirus.