Global COVID-2019 Pandemic
Situation Report on Bangladesh as of August 17, 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 17 at 10.00 here)
No. of affected countries 213
Total cases 21,825,949
Total recovered
14,561,397Active cases 6,491,487 Total deaths 773,065
Bangladesh Status (Mar 7-Aug 16)
Total cases 276,549
New cases 2,024
Tests in last 24 hours 10,018 Total recovered 158,950
Active cases 113,942
Total deaths 3,657
Recent News in Bangladesh
● Global COVID-19 cases top 21.5m: Johns Hopkins - www.en.prothomalo.com
● Covid-19: 32 die, 2,024 infected, 1,315 recover in 24 hours - www.thedailystar.net
● Global toll tops 7,66,228 - www.newagebd.net
● Russia produces first batch of Covid-19 vaccine: Interfax - www.thedailystar.net
● Complacence can lead to danger - www.en.prothomalo.com
● Slow pace of tackling pandemic can increase risks - www.en.prothomalo.com
● OP-ED: No light at the end of this tunnel? - https://www.dhakatribune.com/
● Experts: Coronavirus not going away so easily-https://www.dhakatribune.com/
● Hospitals see sharp fall in admissions - https://www.newagebd.net/
● Do not travel to Bangladesh due to Covid-19: US travel advisory - www.thedailystar.net
● Covid-19 tests drop again - www.thedailystar.net
● Former DGHS director Dr Abdur passes away - www.tbsnews.net
● Biodegradable PPE: Bangladeshi makes it with jute, crabs - www.thedailystar.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
● 58 clinics, diagnostic centres closed - www.thedailystar.net
● Chinese Covid-19 vaccine trial shows promising results - www.tbsnews.net
● Malaysia finds ‘10 times more infectious’ Covid strain - www.thedailystar.net
● Admission at Public Univs: Centralised tests now uncertain - www.thedailystar.net
● Japan's economy shrinks at record pace as pandemic hits spending - www.tbsnews.net
● Bangladesh economy to recover faster than others -https://www.dhakatribune.com/
● Bangladesh garment exporters hope for a rebound by December - https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/
● CPD questions GDP growth data - https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/
● Biman to reissue tickets for journey halted amid COVID-19- www.en.prothomalo.com
● Cox’s Bazar sea beach, hotels-motels reopen for tourists tomorrow - www.en.prothomalo.com
● Plight of refugees, migrant workers under COVID - https://www.newagebd.net/
● ED: We need to be proactive about floods - 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/
