Global COVID-2019 Pandemic
Situation Report for Bangladesh as of April 20, 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 20 at 10.16 here)
No. of affected countries 210 No of confirmed cases 2,407,341 No. of cases recovered 625,128 No. of active cases 1,617,144 No of deaths 165,069
Bangladesh Status (Mar 7-Apr 19)
No of confirmed cases 2,456 No. of cases recovered 75 No. of active cases 2,290
No of deaths 91
Recent News in Bangladesh
● PM: Coronavirus situation better in Bangladesh www.dhakatribune.com
● Dhaka remains worst-hit region www.thedailystar.net
● Coronavirus: Govt forms 17-member nat’l technical advisory committee https://www.thedailystar.net/
● High Covid-19 death rate among ICU cases alarms minister www.tbsnews.net
● Covid-19 response: UNHCR donates PPEs, medical supplies in Cox’s Bazar www.thedailystar.net
● Coronavirus: Experts emphasize on proper, effective implementation of quarantine https://www.dhakatribune.com/
● Incentives for those on the front line www.thedailystar.net
● Vulnerable groups must not bear the brunt of the coronavirus crisis www.thedailystar.net
● Covid-19 testing lab to be set up in N’ganj 300-bed hospital https://www.thedailystar.net/
● NGOs urge govt to engage them in efforts to tackle Covid-19 crisis https://www.thedailystar.net/
● Bangladesh fares poorly in use of technology to fight COVID-19 https://en.prothomalo.com/
● COVID-19: Implementation of ten big projects uncertain https://en.prothomalo.com/
● Are easing lockdown restrictions possible? https://en.prothomalo.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
● CMP arranges for safe transport to Kishoreganj of labourers for Boro harvest https://www.thedailystar.net/
● Beware of fake news www.thedailystar.net
● BAF flight with coronavirus testing kits, PPE returns to Dhaka https://www.thedailystar.net/
● Exporters are a bundle of nerves now www.thedailystar.net
● Swapno Chaka takes food to needy middle-class families in Dhaka https://www.thedailystar.net/
● Worries Over Boro Harvest: Flash floods may deal a double blow www.thedailystar.net
● B’baria Gathering: Health minister blasts the local administration www.thedailystar.net
● Take us on board: NGOs want govt to involve them in tackling Covid-19 fallout www.thedailystar.net
● Stop spraying harmful disinfectants on human body: DGHS www.thedailystar.net
● Tourism industry doubtful of being benefited from stimulus packages www.tbsnews.net
● NGO leaders’ reaction to Covid-19 response: Ensure inclusive coordination at all levels www.tbsnews.net
● Vegetable growers in north count loss as shutdown limits transportation www.tbsnews.net
● Mr Noodles lends hand to coronavirus-hit people www.tbsnews.net
● HSBC continues supports for keeping Covid-19 impact down www.tbsnews.net
● Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company distributes relief among 3,000 families www.tbsnews.net
● Coronavirus: Experts emphasize on proper, effective implementation of quarantine www.dhakatribune.com
● More compassion needed towards patients, doctors www.dhakatribune.com
● Safeguarding our farmers 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/
