Dhaka, May 17 – The number of officially confirmed coronavirus cases is getting closer to five million. On Sunday morning, the cases stood at 4.72 million, according to Worldometer. So far, the virus has killed 313,220 people and the death…
Tag: health
Nepal confirms first COVID-19 death
The Nepali government on Saturday confirmed the first death from the COVID-19.
Five bank officials among 11 virus positive in Munshiganj
Eleven people, including five bank officials, were diagnosed with Covid-19 in the district in the last 24 hours till Saturday, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 365. Five officials of Sonali Bank, Gazaria upazila branch were among the…
Walton ventilator, robot, disinfectant clinical trial
The clinical trial of ventilator, Medicart robot and remote control UV-C light disinfectant system, manufactured by Walton, started on Thursday. The company handed over the medical equipment to the ICT division for clinical trial in a videoconference, said a press…
Five bank officials among 11 virus positive in Munshiganj
Eleven people, including five bank officials, were diagnosed with Covid-19 in the district in the last 24 hours till Saturday, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 365.
Dhaka reports 16 more coronavirus deaths, 930 new cases
As coronavirus keeps moving fast, the death toll from the deadly virus in Bangladesh hit 314 with 16 more deaths being reported in the last 24 hours till Saturday.
COVID-19 is clarifying the climate challenge
By Olivia Macharis and Nadim Farajalla BEIRUT – The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the fragility of the world order. Governments have sought to limit the spread of the virus through lockdowns and travel restrictions, which have stalled economies and created…
Why some national health care systems do better than others
By Vladimir Popov BERLIN, May 13 2020 (IPS) – In public health discussions, it is generally recognized that the social returns to health care investments are greater than the private returns, and much of such investments should be financed by…
COVID-19 blows away myth of First & Third World competence
JOHANNESBURG, May 15 2020 (IPS) – One of the planet’s – and Africa’s – deepest prejudices are being demolished by the way countries handle COVID-19. For as long as any of us remember, everyone “knew” that “First World” countries –…
India surpasses China in coronavirus cases
India’s coronavirus cases have surpassed China’s with the health ministry on Saturday reporting the spike to 85,940 cases with 2,752 deaths.
210-bed Corona facility underway for Rohingyas
UNICEF said it is preparing a 210-bed Severe Acute Respiratory Infection Isolation and Treatment Centre after the first coronavirus cases were confirmed among the Rohingya population in Cox’s Bazar. The first 90 beds will be ready by May 22 and…
The pandemic and the day after
by Andreas Antoniades on 15th May 2020 @aaantoniades Emergence from the coronavirus crisis cannot be to ‘business as usual’ but must urgently open a transition to socio-environmental sustainability.
Number of coronavirus infected policemen crosses 2,000
Despite having all necessary precautions, 2,141 police members got infected with coronavirus as of Friday.
Surge of 1201 corona cases, 15 deaths in Bangladesh Friday
Bangladesh on Friday saw another surge in coronavirus cases as 1202 more people tested positive in the span of 24 hours, raising the total cases to 20,065.
India’s COVID-19 cases surpass 80,000 mark, deaths rise to 2,649
The total number of COVID-19 cases in India reached 81,970 and the number of deaths rose to 2,649 on Friday, said the official data issued by the federal health ministry.
Covid-19 survivor journo Apu shares his story of bout
Dhaka, May 15 – Journalist Ashiqur Rahman Apu is a Covid-19 survivor who feels lucky in Bangladesh to beat the virus and come out even stronger encouraging others to know how did he manage everything receiving treatment at home.
Rohingya Camp Corona case nightmare dev: Urgent action must
The detection of the first coronavirus positive case in the Rohingya Refugee Camp in Bangladesh has been termed as a nightmare scenario and the government plus the UN and humanitarian agencies have been asked to take swift action to prevent…
Dangerous phase of coronavirus calls for more humane caring
Mostafa Kamal Majumder The coronavirus situation in Bangladesh is now at a very devastating stage. With limited testing facilities, more than one thousand new cases of infection are being found daily. The figures now speak for themselves. On Thursday the…
Corona virus may never go away, says WHO
WASHINGTON – As people around the world wonder when the coronavirus might go away, experts say: Maybe never.
General holiday extended till May 30
The ongoing general holidays to curb the transmission of coronavirus have been extended till May 30 in the face of continued loss of life and progressively higher number of infections detected across the country.
Coronavirus sample testing to be increased to 15,000 a day
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Thursday said that the number of coronavirus sample tests will be increased to 15,000 soon.
Coronavirus: 1041new cases , 14 deaths in Bangladesh
Bangladesh on Thursday reported detection of 1041new coronavirus cases and 14 deaths in the last 24 hours until morning.
Govt imposes restrictions during general holiday
The government has announced a number of restrictions on movement as it is about to extend the general holidays to curb the spread of coronavirus. The Cabinet Division issued the directives on Thursday.
Global coronavirus death toll nears 300,000
Dhaka, May 14 – The global death toll is inching towards 300,000, as the number of globally confirmed coronavirus cases near 4.5 million. On Thursday morning, the global death toll stood at 298,165, according to data compiled by Worldometer. Confirmed…
Death of 929 with virus symptoms takes corona toll to 1198?
Dhaka, May 14 – A total of 929 people died with symptoms similar to that of coronavirus across the country until May 9, the Centre for Genocide Studies (CGS) of Dhaka University said Wednesday.
Global economy to shrink by 3.2pc: UN report
Dhaka, May 14 – The world economy has been projected to shrink by 3.2 percent wiping out nearly four years of output gains as economic activities around the world comes to grinding halt against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic,…
Covid-19: C’wealth Health Ministers convene virtually 14 May
By William Ellis TORONTO, May 13 2020 (IPS) – The Coronovirus pandemic has been an unforgiving test of advanced economies. Health systems in the United States, France, Italy, Spain, and the UK have been put under immense pressure, with shortages…
Human health risks linked to wildlife trade practices
By Steven Broad Cambridge, UK, May 2020 (IPS) – At the time of writing, the COVID-19 pandemic is raging worldwide, causing human mortality and socio-economic disruption on a massive scale and it appears highly likely that profound impacts will continue…
Corona infected policemen in Bangladesh now 1,926
A total of 1,926 police members got infected with coronavirus as of Wednesday. Meanwhile, among the total coronavirus-infected police members, 907 are from Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) alone, sources at Police Headquarters told UNB.
General holidays to be extended until May 30: Minister
The government is extending the ongoing general holidays until May 30 to curb the transmission of coronavirus as it continues to claim more lives and infect a larger number of people every day across Bangladesh.