Global COVID-2019 Pandemic
Situation Report on Bangladesh as of August 16, 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 16 at 10.15 here)
No. of affected countries 213
Total cases 21,615,334
Total recovered
14,329,742Active cases 6,516,623 Total deaths 768,969
Bangladesh Status (Mar 7-Aug 15)
Total cases 274,525
New cases 2,644
Tests in last 24 hours 12,891 Total recovered 157,635
Active cases 113,265
Total deaths 3,625
Recent News in Bangladesh
● National Mourning Day observed - www.en.prothomalo.com
● Covid-19: 34 die, 2,644 infected, 1,012 recover in 24 hours - www.thedailystar.net
● Covid-19: Daily infection rate still above 20% - www.tbsnews.net
● Coronavirus will leave on its own: health minister - www.thedailystar.net
● Bangladesh 7th in terms of active cases - www.newagebd.net
● Russia produces first batch of Covid-19 vaccine - www.dhakatribune.com
● Vietnam to buy Russian COVID-19 vaccine - www.en.prothomalo.com
● Health Sector Syndicate: Strange laxity let it off hook - www.thedailystar.net
● 2nd virus wave threatens Europe: S Korea reports spike in cases as NY museums, galleries to reopen from Aug 24 - www.thedailystar.net
● International travellers enjoy fast, hassle-free Covid-19 tests - www.tbsnews.net
● ISPR: 8,636 Armed Forces members, families infected with Covid-19, 128 dead - www.dhakatribune.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
● OP-ED: Staying connected in the time of social distancing - www.dhakatribune.com
● ‘95pc of the country’s healthcare providers are in the informal sector’ - www.en.prothomalo.com
● US developing coronavirus strain - www.newagebd.net
● A quick and right exam decision: At least 7 million students will be less anxious – www.thedailystar.net
● PM Hasina’s brave decision saved Bangladesh economy: Health minister - www.en.prothomalo.com
● Beggar who helped those hit hard by Covid-19 set to get house from PM - www.thedailystar.net
● PM to gift house to selfless beggar - www.dhakatribune.com
● Global RMG buyers shift corona-induced financial burden onto suppliers: study - www.newagebd.net
● Brahmaputra water swelling up - www.en.prothomalo.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/
