By Joseph Chamie NEW YORK, Oct 1 2020 (IPS) – Covid-19 deaths worldwide have surpassed 1 million. With new cases of coronavirus infections rapidly mounting again, the numbers of Covid-19 deaths are feared to surge in the coming months.
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COVID-19 could push millions into modern slavery, says UN expert
Geneva, 1 Oct (Kanaga Raja) – The social and economic consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak have been particularly detrimental to those who were already in vulnerable situations before the crisis including people trapped in slavery-like conditions and other forms of…
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 1,500 new cases, 21 deaths
Bangladesh’s confirmed coronavirus tally reached 364,987 on Thursday as health authorities recorded 1,506 cases in 24 hours.
Global Covid-19 caseload exceeds 33.8mln deaths one mln
The confirmed Covid-19 cases exceeded 33.8 million globally as of Thursday morning, according to latest tally of Johns Hopkins University.
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 1,488 new cases, 26 deaths
Bangladesh’s confirmed coronavirus cases reached 362,043 on Tuesday after the health authorities recorded 1,488 news cases in 24 hours until Tuesday morning.
Global Covid-19 death toll hits 992,984; cases 32.7 mn
Global death toll due to Covid-19 reached 992,984 on Sunday morning, according to the Johns Hopkins University (JHU). Besides, the confirmed Covid-19 cases hit 32,747, 374 globally, according to the JHU data. The United States remains the country worst hit…
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 36 more deaths, 1,106 new cases
The death toll from Covid-19 disease hit 5,129 in Bangladesh on Saturday morning, as health authorities registered 36 more fatalities in 24 hours across the country.
Covid-19: Dhaka reports 21 deaths, 1383 new cases on Friday
About three-fourths of the confirmed Covid-19 patients in Bangladesh have recovered so far, the health authorities said Friday.
COVID-19 leading to substantial labour income losses: ILO
Geneva, 24 Sep (Kanaga Raja) – The high losses in working hours caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in substantial losses in labour income for workers around the world, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has said.
Covid-19: 28 more deaths; 1540 new cases reported overnight
With the death of 28 more new Covid-19 patients in 24 hours across the country, the total fatalities in Dhaka division reached 2,507 till Thursday morning as 17 of them died within the capital and its surrounding districts.
All players test negative for COVID-19 sans Rahi
DHAKA — Fast bowler Abu Jayed Rahi was the only player amongst the 27,who were called up in skill training camp for Sri Lanka series, to be tested positive for the COVID-19. The test, termed as the first official corona…
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 37 more deaths, 1,666 new cases
The death toll from Covid-19 disease reached 5,044 in Bangladesh as of Wednesday morning, as health authorities reported 37 more fatalities in 24 hours across the country.
Covid-19: 32 more die, 1567 infected in Bangladesh in 24 hrs
Bangladesh registered 32 more deaths and 1,567 new cases and 2,051 recoveries from coronavirus in 24 hours till Saturday morning.
COVID-19: Possible HR Crisis as Disparities likely to Widen
By Cecilia Russell JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sep 17 2020 (IPS) – The negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic is likely to be felt long after the COVID-19 health risk is resolved, a high-level meeting under the auspices of the Asian…
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 36 deaths; 1593 cases overnight
The total number of people who recovered from Covid-19 crossed the 2,50,000-mark in Bangladesh on Thursday as health authorities reported the recoveries of 2,443 patients in 24 hours till Thursday morning.
COVID-19: Bangladesh reports 21 deaths; 1,615 fresh cases
DHAKA, Sept 16, 2020 (BSS) – Bangladesh today recorded 21 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths and 1,615 fresh cases overnight.
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 43 deaths; 1,724 new cases Monday
Bangladesh on Tuesday saw a rise in both the number of coronavirus deaths and new reported cases.The health authorities announced 43 deaths in the past 24 hours, pushing the death tally to 4,802.
COVID-19 devastating the Palestinian economy, says UNCTAD
Geneva, 9 Sep (Kanaga Raja) – The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the socioeconomic conditions in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT), which were already moving from bad to worse before the onset of the pandemic, the UN Conference on Trade and…
Covid-19: Infectious household medical wastes hazardous
Dhaka, Sept 13 – Medical wastes, including used PPEs masks and sanitizer bottles, are posing a serious threat to public health and environment as those generated outside hospitals and clinics remain without management across Bangladesh.
COVID-19 may have been in Los Angeles before China reported
LOS ANGELES, Sept 11, 2020 (BSS/XINHUA) – A new study by American researchers, released on Thursday, suggests the deadly coronavirus may have already reached Los Angeles by late December, actively circulating in the area months before the first definitive cases…
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 41 deaths, 1827 cases in 24 hours
Bangladesh’s Covid-19 death toll surged to 4,593 on Wednesday after the health authorities announced deaths of 41 more patients.
COVID-19 could reverse progress in cutting child deaths
The number of global under-five deaths dropped to its lowest point on record last year – down to 5.2 million from 12.5 million in 1990 – but COVID-19 could reverse decades of progress toward eliminating preventable child deaths, agencies warn…
BCB support staff test negative for COVID-19
DHAKA — All of the eight support staff of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), who gave their sample on Tuesday found negative for COVID-19, much to the relief of the board. “All of the support staff who gave their sample…
Opener Saif, trainer Lee tests positive for COVID-19
DHAKA — Bangladesh national cricket team’s Test opener Saif Hassan and head of physical performance Nicholas Lee have been tested positive for coronavirus. A total of 24 players and supporting staff on Monday gave their sample to test, from which…
COVID-19 test a new experience for Mushfiqur
DHAKA —Bangladesh senior player termed giving a coronavirus sample as ‘new experience’ for him and urged everyone to pray for him and the national players. A total of 17 players and seven support staff gave their sample on Monday, as…
Global Covid-19 caseload exceeds 27mn, deaths 882,053: JHU
The number of global Covid-19 cases surpassed 27 million as of Monday morning, according to the latest tally from Johns Hopkins University. Besides, the death counts have reached 882,053.
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 32 deaths, 1,592 cases in 24 hours
With the 1,592 new Covid-19 patients detected in the last 24 hours the total number of infections in the country rose to 3,25,157 against 16,29,312 tests Sunday.
Global Covid-19 deaths reach 879, 307, cases 26.8 mn
The global total death toll from Covid-19 reached 879,307 on Sunday , according to the latest tally provided by the Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
Two COVID-19 experts help BCB to deal with corona
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken assistance from two COVID-19 expert to handle the coronavirus situation as the national team will visit Sri Lanka for a three-match Test series. They took expert opinion from those two specialists…
Covid-19: Dhaka reports 35 more deaths, 1,950 new cases
The death tally from coronavirus in Bangladesh rose to 4,447 on Saturday as the health authorities recorded 35 more deaths in the last 24 hours.