Global COVID-2019 Pandemic
Situation Report on Bangladesh as of October 7, 2020
WHO has declared the recent COVID-2019 outbreak as “Pandemic” as of 11/03/2020. The countries are asked 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 (Oct 7 at 10.30 here)
No. of affected countries 213
Total cases 36,044,751
Total recovered 27,149,068 Active cases 7,841,079 Total deaths 1,054,604
Bangladesh Status (Mar 7-Oct 6)
Total cases 371,631
New cases 1,499 Tests in last 24 hours 12,345 Total recovered 284,833 Active cases 81,393 Total deaths 5,405
Recent News in Bangladesh
Worldwide coronavirus toll rises to 10,45,097- www.newagebd.net
Bangladesh reports 30 more virus deaths, 1,499 new cases in 24hrs - www.en.prothomalo.com
Covid-19: 30 die, 1,499 infected, 1,651 recover in 24 hours- www.thedailystar.net
Vaccine may be ready by year-end- www.thedailystar.net
How logical is Globe’s claim of rolling out a vaccine in December?- www.tbsnews.net
On a long road to COVID-19 immunity even with vaccines-www.newagebd.net
Covid second wave can be avoided by following health rules: Minister -www.en.prothomalo.com
‘End of first wave still uncertain, but preparation for second wave underway’- www.tbsnews.net
DGHS DG: We know what to do in coronavirus 2nd wave- www.dhakatribune.com
No progress in COVID-19 rapid test despite govt decision- www.newagebd.net
Breathing with face mask does not alter oxygen level; virus can last nine hours on skin- www.thefinancialexpress.com.bd
GSK to widen Covid-19 antibody treatment trial after safety clearance- www.tbsnews.net
Covid-19: Addendum to JRP to provide health services to more Bangladeshis- www.dhakatribune.com
ECNEC nods 1st revision of multi-sector project to address Rohingya crisis- www.en.prothomalo.com
COVID-19 Preventive Measure
Wear mask in any public place and in an office room
Frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 sec
Maintain physical distancing at least two metres (six feet)
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
Education ministry still undecided on HSC exams- www.tbsnews.net
Japan shares higher education facilities for Bangladeshi students- www.tbsnews.net
3 Brac schools to be showcased in World Education Week- www.dhakatribune.com
Students, labourers worst-affected- www.thedailystar.net
Timely stimulus packages helped rebound: PM- www.thedailystar.net
Covid-19 has affected two-thirds of families: BBS - www.tbsnews.net
Household incomes fell by 20pc due to COVID-19: BBS survey-www.en.prothomalo.com
Bangladesh shows signs of economic recovery amid pandemic- www.thefinancialexpress.com.bd
Covid-19 prompts surge in Bangladesh unemployment- www.thefinancialexpress.com.bd
Covid-19 challenge is both a marathon and a sprint- www.thedailystar.net
China-funded projects back on track- www.thedailystar.net
Govt seeks US support in jute, agro-processing- www.thedailystar.net
Saudi-Bound Workers: Biman, Saudia cannot take all- www.thedailystar.net
Bangladesh may stand on its own feet by next spring- www.thedailystar.net
Expatriate ministry to create database of returned, stranded workers- www.thefinancialexpress.com.bd
We are far from new energy order- www.tbsnews.net
Covid aid could bring years of austerity, charities warn IMF- www.tbsnews.net
Shilpakala Academy to reopen its theatre venues on October 23- www.dhakatribune.com
4 killed in clashes in Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camp- www.dhakatribune.com
