Global COVID-2019 Pandemic
Situation Report on Bangladesh as of August 1, 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 1 at 10.30 here)
No. of affected countries 213
Total cases 17,758,802
Total recovered
11,161,510Active cases 5,914,293
Total deaths 682,999
Bangladesh Status (Mar 7-Jul 31)
Total cases 237,661
New cases 2,772
Tests in last 24 hours 12,614 Total recovered 135,136
Active cases 99,414
Total deaths 3,111
Recent News in Bangladesh
Bangladesh celebrates Eid-ul-Azha amid pandemic - https://www.dhakatribune.com/
PM urges all to be imbued with spirit of Eid-ul-Azha - www.thedailystar.net
● Global COVID-19 cases top 17.5m: Johns Hopkins - https://en.prothomalo.com/
● Covid-19: 28 die, 2,772 infected, 2,176 recover in 24 hours - www.thedailystar.net
● Lowest Covid-19 deaths in two months - www.tbsnews.net
● Bangladesh soon to surpass Italy’s number of Covid-19 cases - www.tbsnews.net
● PCR labs to remain open for Covid-19 test during Eid holidays - www.tbsnews.net
● Where to get emergency healthcare during Eid holidays? - www.dhakatribune.com
● Covid-19: Ministry sets new rules for health workers - www.dhakatribune.com
● Sanofi, GSK reach virus vaccine deals with US, EU - www.newagebd.net
● First dog to test positive for COVID-19 in US dies - https://en.prothomalo.com/
● Vietnam reports first COVID-19 death after months of successful curbs - https://en.prothomalo.com/
● Zimbabwe minister dies of coronavirus - www.newagebd.net
● Brazil first lady tests positive for coronavirus - 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
● Misfortune of a majestic landmark: Historic Buckland Bund stands years of abuse - www.thedailystar.net
● A cleaner Qurbani? - https://www.dhakatribune.com/
● DSCC cancels holiday of transport dept staff until Aug 3 - https://www.newagebd.net/
● 5 Ctg dailies, including Dainik Azadi, suspend publication over Eid bonus - www.thedailystar.net
● The impact of Covid-19 on small businesses - www.thedailystar.net
● After 'warning light', British PM halts Covid lockdown unwind - www.thedailystar.net
● Economy in a limbo - www.thedailystar.net
● Eid holidaymakers stuck in tailback at Paturia ghat - www.thedailystar.net
● Beximco, Intertek enter strategic partnership to produce PPE - www.tbsnews.net
● Urmi Group introduces high performace anti-viral face mask "Turag Protex" - www.tbsnews.net
● Film industry loses Tk500cr due to Covid-19 - www.tbsnews.net
● Good vibrations? Covid quiet time soothes Earth's seismic shakes - www.dhakatribune.com
● Premier League looking at clinical passports solution for fans' return - www.newagebd.net
● Hundreds in Bangladesh go under water ahead of Eid as India opens Deonai barrage gates - https://www.newagebd.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/
