Boris Johnson is spending a second night in intensive care as he continues to receive treatment for coronavirus. The PM is being kept at St Thomas’ Hospital in London “for close monitoring”, Downing Street said.
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Human rights and compassion must guide COVID-19 mitigation
By Siddharth Chatterjee NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 6 2020 (IPS) – Covid-19 infections continue to rise, bringing normal life to a virtual standstill and causing countries to shut themselves off from the rest of the world. Increasingly, governments are turning to…
How COVID-19 is affecting women’s sexual, reproductive health
By Samira Sadeque UNITED NATIONS, Apr 7 2020 (IPS) – A little over half of women across the globe are able to freely make choices about their sexual and reproductive health, according to a latest report based on data from…
Autocrats’ Quandary: You Can’t Arrest a Virus
The world’s strongmen are reverting to their standard playbook to project an aura of control. It’s a risky strategy for a chaotic crisis. By Declan Walsh CAIRO — When the virus hit, the strongmen hit back as they know best.…
Bangladesh’s law enforcers on the frontline of corona battle
Police and Armed Forces members, the government’s frontline staff, are playing a proactive role in convincing people about government directives to maintain social distancing as well as home-quarantine by overseas returnees in a bid to curb the deadly coronavirus, apart…
5 more die from coronavirus in Bangladesh; 41 new infected
Five more people died from coronavirus in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 17, according to the Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control and Research (IEDCR).
Tiger at NYC’s Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus
New York, AP/UNB, April 07 – A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the new coronavirus, in what is believed to be the first known infection in an animal in the U.S. or a tiger anywhere, federal…
Boris Johnson spends night in intensive care after symptoms worsen
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has spent the night in intensive care at a central London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
With lockdown strengthened it’s time to expedite virus tests
Mostafa Kamal Majumder With the Muazzin (a man who calls devotees to prayers) asking devotees over loudspeakers on Monday to say prayers at homes, instead of going to mosques, five times a day, the public awareness about the war against…
Participation of NGOs to tackle coronavirus sought
LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Md Tazul Islam on Monday underscored the need for participation of NGOs and civil society alongside the government to tackle the challenge of coronavirus.
Dhaka reports 3 more virus deaths, 35 new cases in 24 hrs
The death toll from coronavirus has touched 12 in Bangladesh as the country confirmed three more deaths on Monday, said IEDCR Director Prof Meerjady Sabrina Flora on Monday.
Namaz at home, Zohr instead of Jumma: Ministry
The Ministry of Religious Affairs on Monday directed all to avoid mosques and offer prayers at home to prevent the transmission of fast-spreading coronavirus or COVID-19.
Bangladesh reports 4 more coronavirus deaths, 29 new cases
Dhaka, April 05 – Four person died from coronavirus and 29 more people tested positive for the virus during the last 24 hours, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said Monday.
Global Coronavirus death toll reaches 69,451
The global death toll from coronavirus jumped to 69,451 on Monday. COVID-19, first reported in China in December, has so far infected 1,273,499 people around the world, according to worldometer.
Anti-Corruption Commission director dies from coronavirus
Dhaka, April 06 – A director of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) died from coronavirus at Kuwait Maitree Hospital in Uttara on Monday.
PM Boris Johnson admitted to hospital over virus symptoms
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted to hospital for tests, 10 days after testing positive for coronavirus, Downing Street has said. He was taken to a London hospital on Sunday evening with “persistent symptoms” – including a temperature.…
Coronavirus doesn’t have to be a killer disease
Sir Frank Peters It’s always soul uplifting and heart-warming to see the youth of Bangladesh show they care for people, especially the elderly and sick.
Bangladesh Govt declares April 12,13 general holiday
The government on Sunday declared April 12 and 13 as general holidays, aiming to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Dhaka confirms 9th coronavirus death; 18 new patients
Another person died from coronavirus and 18 more people tested positive for the virus during the last 24 hours, said Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Sunday.
Narayanganj physician tests Coronavirus positive
Dhaka, April 05 – A physician who runs a chamber at a private clinic in the district town has tested positive for coronavirus.
Tk 677 bn new stimulus packages to face corona economic shock
Dhaka, April 05 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday announced four new stimulus packages of Tk 67,750 crore (Tk 677 bn) to overcome the possible economic shock from the ongoing shutdown enforced due to the deadly COVID-19 outbreak. With…
At funerals in lockout time, mourning is from a distance
No one stands in line to embrace the widow and share memories of her husband of 50 years. No rows of family and friends file toward the flag-draped coffin to pay their last respects. No symphony of sniffles is heard…
‘COVID-19 reminds world to be a community of shared future’
While the COVID-19 outbreak might trigger a rethink on the current form of globalization, the pandemic also reveals that people around the world are part of a community of shared future when fighting against a common threat, a Malaysian analyst…
Global Coronavirus death toll reaches 59,160
The global death toll from coronavirus jumped to 59,160 on Saturday.It has so far infected 1,098,434 people around the world, according to worldometer.
Redouble efforts to identify and isolate all Covid-19 cases
The governmental agencies and all others concerned with the national fight against coronavirus must redouble their vigil to contain its further spread, as Saturday’s detection of 9 new Covid-19 cases must be taken as the first big alarm signal that…
Global coronavirus death toll reaches 59,160; infected 1,098434
The global death toll from coronavirus jumped to 59,160 on Saturday. It has so far infected 1,098,434 people around the world, according to worldometer.
Chinese experts talk on Covid-19 crisis with world cities
Senior officials from the Chinese cities of Beijing, Guangzhou and Nanjing share knowledge and experience of COVID-19 crisis with city leaders and officials C40 Cities hosts virtual meeting to share experience on how to save lives and protect livelihoods during…
Experts say misinformation remains a big challenge
The number of coronavirus cases in Bangladesh continues to rise creating panic everywhere and so does the misinformation making things harder for all concerned to contain both the pandemic and infodemic, said experts. They also said when rumours, speculations, misinformation…
Funeral to be held as per rituals in case of COVID-19 death
Dhaka – If anyone dies of coronavirus (COVID-19), he or she can be buried or cremated following all the respective rituals, Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque said on Friday. “As per the updated ‘Infection Prevention and Control for…
WHO reiterates warning that kids are hit by coronavirus too
The World Health Organisation on Thursday reiterated its warning that children can also be affected by the new coronavirus, which has claimed the lives of several young people.