Global COVID-2019 Pandemic
Situation Report for Bangladesh as of May 22, 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 22 at 10.30 here)
No. of affected countries 213
Total cases 5,197,519
Total recovered 2,082,573
Active cases 2,780,274
Total deaths 334,672
Bangladesh Status (Mar 7-May 21)
Total cases 28,511
New cases 1,773
Tests in last 24 hours 10,262 Total recovered 5,602
Active cases 22,501
Total deaths 408
Recent News in Bangladesh
● Highest number of Covid-19 deaths: 22 die, 1,773 infected, 395 recover in 24 hours www.thedailystar.net
● Cases, deaths double in two weeks www.thedailystar.net
● Beximco hands over first batch of remdesivir to govt www.thedailystar.net
● Covid-19 silver lining: Prime Minister’s Suborna Sheba for all? www.thedailystar.net
● 5 Basic Medical Tests: Only 4pc hospitals can do them www.thedailystar.net
● Coronavirus treatment begins at CMCH www.tbsnews.net
● 8 Pvt hospitals allowed to run COVID-19 tests https://epaper.newagebd.net/
● Gulshan Society, Praava Health open testing booth www.tbsnews.net
● People suffer as Covid-19 testing labs lack PCR machines, skilled hands www.tbsnews.net
● Inhuman behaviour by some hospitals www.thedailystar.net
● Isolation, treatment centres open in Rohingya camps for Covid-19 patients www.en.prothomalo.com
● Researchers decode genome sequence of coronavirus samples from Chattogram, find five points of mutation www.thedailystar.net
● CVASU and BJRI unveil full genome sequencing of SARS Cov-2 https://www.dhakatribune.com/
● Police considering ‘movement pass’ to curb number of people going out www.thedailystar.net
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
● Police tightens security, increases check posts to stop Dhaka leavers www.tbsnews.net
● Shutdown violators during Eid will face stern action: DMP commissioner www.tbsnews.net
● Budget dialogue: An exploration into Bangladesh’s healthcare system www.thedailystar.net
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Changing global supply chains may benefit Bangladesh: US official
https://en.samakal.com/bangladesh● Shunned by brands, the industry struggling and RMG workers fight hunger to survive - www.tbsnews.net
● Still no pay, work or full bonuses www.thedailystar.net
● Worth the risk? www.thedailystar.net
● Strengthening digital economy is the way to go www.thedailystar.net
● 35 migrants including one Bangladeshi test Covid-19 positive at Malaysian detention camp www.thedailystar.net
● Tax, VAT can be submitted later www.tbsnews.net
● Committees formed to enforce health protocol in RMG factories www.tbsnews.net
● Coca-Cola and CARE Bangladesh support over 50,000 people with a month’s food ration www.tbsnews.net
● “Dakche Amar Desh” to support 50,000 vulnerable families www.tbsnews.net
● Aid, incentives demanded for extreme poor char inhabitants www.tbsnews.net
● EU to offer 334 million euro to Bangladesh as Covid-19 aid www.tbsnews.net
● Covid-19 throws fresh 3.69 crore into poverty: Survey www.tbsnews.net
● Malaysia confirms one COVID-19 positive Bangladeshi at detention centre www.en.prothomalo.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/
