by Branko Milanovic on 20th April 2020 @BrankoMilan Branko Milanovic explores how the pandemic has highlighted China’s international responsibility and how such global ‘externalities’ are to be rendered accountable.
Tag: Coronavirus
Sydney beaches re-open: ‘The mood is quite happy now’
Frances Mao, Sydney I’ve just spoken with a local cafe owner very pleased about the news. Tony Burrows owns the Coogee Bite Cafe perched at the north end of Coogee Beach. He was down on the sand this morning at…
Global Coronavirus death toll 165,058, cases 2,406,905 now
Dhaka, April 20 – The global death toll from coronavirus reached 165,058 on Monday morning. So far, 2,406,905 cases have been confirmed around the world after the highly contagious disease was first reported in China in December last year, according…
Seven more die of coronavirus; 312 new cases in BD in 24 hrs
Seven more people died from coronavirus in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours on Sunday, taking the death toll in the country to 91.
Global Coronavirus death toll now 160,757, infected 2,330,986
The global death toll from coronavirus reached 160,757 on Sunday morning. There have been 2,330,986 confirmed cases around the world after the highly contagious disease was first reported in China in December last year, according to worldometer.
D-8 members boost cooperation, solidarity over coronavirus
Dhaka, April 19 – The Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation has intensified solidarity and cooperation among its Member States to identify constraints and bottlenecks for tackling coronavirus and developing a mechanism to build post-pandemic resilient health systems.
San Diego Comic-Con canceled due to coronavirus
Comic-Con San Diego, one of the world’s largest pop culture gatherings, has been canceled for the first time in its 50-year history due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Germany says its Coronavirus outbreak is ‘under control’
Germany’s health minister says the month-long lockdown has brought his country’s coronavirus outbreak under control. Jens Spahn said that since 12 April the number of recovered patients had been consistently higher than the number of new infections.
BNP wants ‘national taskforce’ to tackle coronavirus
Dhaka, April 17 – BNP on Friday demanded formation of a ‘national task force’ to effectively tackle the coronavirus pandemic and its fallout.
Bangladesh declared coronavirus vulnerable-to-infection zone
The government has taken a page out of China’s book and announced a heavy restriction on the movement of people but fell short of calling it a ‘lockdown’ to prevent further transmission of coronavirus hours after recording the highest number…
Restaurant business bleeds as Coronavirus cases surge
Even though restaurants are open amid the ongoing general holidays aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus, stakeholders say business is in shambles and they are worried about paying bills and their staff. This has put restaurant owners in a…
Global coronavirus death toll reaches 134,610, Bangladesh 50
Dhaka, April 16 – The global death toll from coronavirus jumped to 134,610 on Thursday morning. Besides, confirmed COVID-19 cases have reached 2,083,237, according to Worldometer.
Tsitsipas trying to learn French during coronavirus lockdown
ATHENS (BSS/AFP) – Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas said on Tuesday the coronavirus pandemic lockdown has given him a chance to brush up on his French. The 21-year-old ranked sixth in the world has returned home with the global season…
Sylhet physician dies of ‘coronavirus’ in Dhaka
Sylhet April 15 – A physician of Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital died of coronavirus at a Dhaka hospital on Wednesday.
Trump claims ‘total’ authority to lift lockdown
President Donald Trump has claimed “total” power to lift the nationwide coronavirus lockdown, contradicting governors and legal experts. “The president of the United States calls the shots,” Mr Trump said during a combative press conference in which he feuded with…
মহামারী করোনার ঘরোয়া অর্থাৎ টোটকা চিকিৎসা
আস্’সালামু আলাইকুম। আমি মোঃ সাইদুল ইসলাম, বীর মুক্তিযোদ্ধা ও অবসরপ্রাপ্ত প্রধান প্রকৌশলী( ৭২ সিরিজ), বাপাউবো, ঢাকা। আমার ছোট ভগ্নীপতি জালাল সাইফুর রহমান, পরিচালক ,দুদক; উপসচিব ,২২ তম বিসিএস ;সম্প্রতি মহামারী করোনায় আক্রান্ত হয়ে হাসপাতালে মৃত্যুবরণ করেন!
Global virus death toll hits 114,247, infected 1,853,155
Dhaka, April 13 – The global death toll from coronavirus reached 114,247 on Monday morning. There have been 1,853,155 confirmed cases around the world after the highly contagious disease was first reported in China in December last year, according to…
Coronavirus: two ‘without symptoms’ test positive in Netrakona
Two people who reportedly did not have any symptom of coronavirus tested positive for Covid-19 in Sadar upazila here on Sunday, With the two, the total number of confirmed cases in the district reached four. One of the victim is…
Physician among 3 test positive for coronavirus in Chandpur
Three people, including a government physician, tested positive for coronavirus in the district, raising the total number of patients to five.
Four more deaths reported; 139 new cases in Coronavirus
Four more people died from coronavirus and 139 new cases were detected in the last 24 hours on Dunday, according to IEDCR.
Innocent BD nurses want to be armed in the coronavirus battle
Dhaka, April 12 – Bangladesh’s nurses are worried as most hospitals are not in a position to provide them with the personal protective equipment (PPE) they require to look after patients of a highly contagious disease such as COVID-19.
Coronavirus: A timely lesson for mankind
Sir Frank Peters On September 1, 1939, World War II began. It was the deadliest conflict in human history, involving more than 50 countries and killing more than 65-million people – man, woman and child. Many countries including Switzerland, Ireland…
Great apes on lockdown over Coronavirus threat
Great apes have been put on lockdown against the threat of coronavirus. Gorilla tourism in Africa has been suspended, while sanctuaries for other apes, such as orangutans, have closed to the public.
Labour shortage hits Boro harvest in Sunamganj over virus
Although Boro paddy in haror areas of Sunamganj is almost ripe, farmers are worried about its harvesting due to the crisis of farm workers amid partial lockdown in different parts of the country and suspension of transport movement following coronavirus…
Coronavirus detection equipment reaches Faridpur
Medical equipment for detecting coronavirus reached the Microbiology Department of Faridpur Medical College Hospital (FMCH) on Friday.
Dhaka restricts movement outside after 6pm over coronavirus
As part of the government’s move to check the growing number of coronavirus infection cases, it has imposed a ban on people’s movement after 6pm from today (Friday) onwards.
Coronavirus in Bangladesh: 94 new cases in 24 hrs; 6 more die
Death toll from coronavirus in Bangladesh climbed to 27 and 94new cases were detected the last 24 hours, according .
Global Coronavirus death toll reaches 95,722
The global death toll from coronavirus has reached 95,722 as of Friday morning. There have been 1,603,719 confirmed cases around the world after the highly contagious disease was first reported in China in December last, according to worldometer.
Our workers would die of starvation if not from coronavirus
“If our workers don’t die from coronavirus, they’d die of starvation.” This is the stark assessment of how the pandemic is impacting the clothing industry from garment factory owner, Vijay Mahtaney, the chairman of Ambattur Fashion India.
Boris Johnson out of intensive care but remains in hospital
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved out of intensive care but remains in hospital, Downing Street has said. Mr Johnson has been receiving treatment for coronavirus at St Thomas’ Hospital in London since Sunday. No 10 said he…