Global COVID-2019 Pandemic
Situation Report on Bangladesh as of August 3, 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 (Aug 3 at 10.30 here)
No. of affected countries 213
Total cases 18,236,072
Total recovered
11,445,982Active cases 6,097,281
Total deaths 692,809
Bangladesh Status (Mar 7-Aug 2)
Total cases 240,746
New cases 886 Tests in last 24 hours 3,684 Total recovered 136,839
Active cases 100,753
Total deaths 3,154
Recent News in Bangladesh
● Global COVID-19 cases surpass 18m: Johns Hopkins - https://en.prothomalo.com/
● Covid-19: 3,684 samples tested; 22 die, 886 infections recorded on Eid day- www.thedailystar.net
● Covid-19: Second lowest daily death toll since Jun 1 - www.dhakatribune.com
● Covid-19: Lowest number of daily tests in 14 weeks - www.dhakatribune.com
● We must learn to live with this virus: WHO chief - www.thedailystar.net
● WHO: No end in sight to Covid-19 crisis - www.dhakatribune.com
● Expect ‘lengthy’ coronavirus pandemic, warns WHO - www.tbsnews.net
● COVID-19 may cause deadly blood clots in pregnant women - https://en.prothomalo.com/
● Covid-19: Who should be vaccinated first? - www.dhakatribune.com
● New 90-minute tests for Covid-19 - https://en.samakal.com/
● No more free accommodation for health workers at Mugda hospital - www.tbsnews.net
● US enters ‘new phase’ of COVID-19 pandemic - https://www.newagebd.net/
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
● ADB sees pandemic slashing 2020 global remittances by over $100 billion: The Covid-19 pandemic is expected to hit remittances hard in Asia and the Pacific - www.tbsnews.net
● World Bank approves $202m financing for Bangladesh - https://www.newagebd.net/
● Over 11 lakh families marooned in 33 flood-affected districts: Govt - https://www.observerbd.com/
● Floods in Bangladesh: Over 1.1m families remain waterlogged - https://en.prothomalo.com/
● Economists fear double-whammy of unemployment may sow social tensions - https://en.samakal.com/bangladesh/
● The impact of Covid-19 on small businesses - www.thedailystar.net
● Saudi Arabia concludes downsized hajj amid pandemic - www.tbsnews.net
● Tailored Brands files for bankruptcy as pandemic - www.tbsnews.net
● Bloomberg Special | When it comes to Covid shots, rich nations are first in - www.tbsnews.net
● Ensure sustainable agricultural system after Covid-19 - www.tbsnews.net
● An Eid devoid of joy for laid-off jute mill workers - www.thedailystar.net
● Rawhide prices plummet - https://en.prothomalo.com/
● Covid-19: India lifts ban on export of locally made ventilators - www.thedailystar.net
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/
