Global COVID-2019 Pandemic
Situation Report for Bangladesh as of May 15, 2020
WHO has declared the recent COVID-2019 outbreak as “Pandemic” as of 11/03/2020. The countries are asked the countries to fight back coronavirus following the guidelines provided by WHO and the government of the countries. However, this can be the first pandemic in the history of humanity that can be controlled, according to “Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus”, the WHO Director-General.
Global Status (May 15 at 10.15 here) No. of affected countries 213
Total cases 4,526,905
Total recovered 1,704,268
Active cases 2,519,232
Total deaths 303,405 Bangladesh Status (Mar 7-May 14)
Total cases 18,863
New cases 1,041
Total recovered 3,361
Active cases 15,251
Total deaths 283
Recent News in Bangladesh
● Nation loses its GUARDIAN ANGEL: Anisuzzaman passes away; he had Covid-19 with other health conditions, says son - www.thedailystar.net
● President, PM mourn death of National Prof Anisuzzaman https://en.somoynews.tv/
● PM: Relaxing lockdown increased Covid-19 infections - www.dhakatribune.com
● Double blow from deadly diseases: Man tests positive for Covid-19, dengue together raising alarm bells - www.thedailystar.net
● Plasma therapy trial to start next week - www.thedailystar.net
● First Covid-19 case detected at Rohingya camp - www.thedailystar.net
● Ctg to become next Covid-19 hotspot as number of cases surpasses 500 - www.tbsnews.net
● Curbs on movement from May 17 to 28: Govt extends shutdown till May 30; no jamaat at Eidgah; ongoing namaz guideline to be in force - www.thedailystar.net
● Containment successful in 2 areas: Tolarbag, Buet set examples - www.thedailystar.net
● 5 young women volunteers at COVID-19 lab in Chattogram - www.en.prothomalo.com
● Amnesty concerned as treatment denied to people with Covid-19 symptoms - www.thedailystar.net
● Zaber and Zubair develops ‘coronavirus killing fabric’ - www.tbsnews.net
● BRAC’s director Aftab Uddin Ahmad dies of COVID-19 - www.en.prothomalo.com
COVID-19 Preventive Measure
Frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 sec
Maintain physical distancing at least one metre (three feet)
Wear mask in any public place and in an office room
Cover your mouth and nose with tissue/handkerchief or with bent when you cough or sneeze
Avoid touching face (mouth, nose and eyes)
Avoid mass gatherings
● COVID-19 patients' number likely to spike, but won't be harmful: Health minister - www.en.prothomalo.com
● COVID-19: Treating patients at home poses big challenge - www.en.prothomalo.com
● It is a national crisis that needs to be dealt with a national agenda - www.tbsnews.net
● UN provides PPE, medical supplies to Bangladesh - www.en.prothomalo.com
● Swedish clothing company H&M donates 8 ventilators and 1500 PPE to Bangladesh - www.tbsnews.net
● Robi brings 33GB data for free to doctors for 6 months - www.tbsnews.net
● Job Creation: Tall order ahead - www.thedailystar.net
● Next fiscal year’s budget priorities must be aligned with the needs of the pandemic-hit economy - www.thedailystar.net
● March will be viewed as watershed for digital Bangladesh - www.thedailystar.net
● RMG owners want to give worker’s half pay as bonus - www.thedailystar.net
● Unions urge RMG factories to do more to protect workers from virus - www.en.prothomalo.com
● Tk 2,500cr to help the youth, expatriates - www.thedailystar.net
● Old Faujians lends a hand to Covid-19 victims - www.tbsnews.net
● CAAB suspends scheduled international flights till May 30 - www.tbsnews.net
● China Harbour provides foodstuffs for 2,000 families in Madaripur - www.tbsnews.net
● How will our teachers survive?: Most of the 10 lakh teachers and staff of around 55,000 private schools in the country have remained unpaid for the last two months - www.tbsnews.net
● Mental health during coronavirus: Experts for avoiding overuse of gadgets - www.tbsnews.net
● Foreign Ministry: Save the Children report misleading, incorrect www.dhakatribune.com
PLEASE CALL
Corona Info Hotline: 333, 16263, 10655 (https://corona.gov.bd/call_center) Visit DGHS website: https://corona.gov.bd/
Reference Hospitals for COVID-2019 patients in Bangladesh:
Kuwait Bangladesh Friendship Government Hospital
Kurmitola General Hospital
National Chest Infectious Diseases Hospital
Dhaka Medical College Hospital
Bangladesh Railway Hospital
Mohanagar General Hospital
Sheikh Russel Gastro Liver Institute & Hospital
Sajida Foundation Hospital
Mirpur Maternity Hospital
Jinjira 20 bed Specialized Hospital
Amin Bazar 31 bed Hospital
Kamrangirchar 50 bed Hospital Source: http://www.corona.gov.bd/
