Global COVID-2019 Pandemic
Situation Report for Bangladesh as of April 5, 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 (April 5 at 11.30 here)
No. of affected countries 205 No of confirmed cases 1,202,715 No. of cases recovered 246,648 No. of active cases 891,333 No of deaths 64,734
Bangladesh Status (Mar 7-Apr 4)
No of confirmed cases 70 No. of cases recovered 30 No. of active cases 32
No of deaths 8
*No of quarantine cases 64,953
*No of cases released from quarantine
50,999
*No of isolation cases 410
*No of cases completed isolation
333
*No of current isolation 77
*http://www.corona.gov.bd/ Apr 4, 2020Recent News in Bangladesh
PM Hasina announces stimulus package of Tk 727.5 billion to fight coronavirus fallout https://en.prothomalo.com/
More test positive for Covid-19 as testing ramps up - www.tbsnews.net
Bangladesh makes Favipiravir to treat Covid-19 patients - www.tbsnews.net
Will revoke licenses of Pvt healthcare providers if patients refused treatment: Health minister - www.thedailystar.net
RMCH treats 12 'with COVID-19 symptoms https://en.prothomalo.com/
Woman dies with fever in Shariatpur, 7 people placed in home quarantine www.thedailystar.net
Social distancing: 4 policemen injured in attack by AL leader’s men https://www.dhakatribune.com/
COVID-19 Preventive Measure
Frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 sec
Cover your mouth and nose with tissue/handkerchief or with bent when you cough or sneeze
Maintain physical distancing at least one metre (three feet) from a person with cough
Avoid touching face (mouth, nose and eyes)
Avoid spitting
Wear mask in any public place and in an office room
Avoid mass gatherings
Make an emergency fund for migrant workers: rights body asks government www.thedailystar.net
BGMEA suggests factories be shut till April 11 - www.thedailystar.net
Thousands returning to Dhaka amid shutdown - www.thedailystar.net
Bangladesh Bank urges cops not to harass bank employees during shutdown - www.thedailystar.net
Consider closing RMG factories to tackle coronavirus: DSCC Mayor - www.tbsnews.net
Pray at home on Shab-e-Barat night: Islamic Foundation - www.tbsnews.net
DNCRP, Commerce Ministry teams monitor markets, hospitals - www.tbsnews.net
Govt opens control room to resolve fisheries, livestock crises- www.tbsnews.net
ASA to provide food to 1.5 lakh poor- www.tbsnews.net
Jhorapata foundation stands beside the helpless- www.tbsnews.net
Shakib's foundation with Confidence Group to donate Tk 20 lakh to combat Covid-19 - www.tbsnews.net
IDLC launches a month-long food distribution programme for corona-hit people- www.tbsnews.net
Nearly 100 apparel factories have closed with 100,000 workers laid off - www.dhakatribune.com
Rohingya camps to have limited service from aid agencies - www.prothomalo.com
PLEASE CALL
Corona Info Hotline: 333, 10655, 16263
Visit DGHS website: https://corona.gov.bd/
IEDCR Facebook ID for sending information: Iedcr,COVID-19 Control Room The functional Reference Hospitals for COVID-2019 patients in Bangladesh at this moment are:
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/
