Global COVID-2019 Pandemic
Situation Report on Bangladesh as of July 25, 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 (Jul 25 at 10.30 here)
No. of affected countries 213
Total cases 15,943,547
Total recovered 9,726,064
Active cases 5,574,732
Total deaths 642,751
Bangladesh Status (Mar 7-Jul 24)
Total cases 218,658
New cases 2,548
Tests in last 24 hours 12,027 Total recovered 120,976
Active cases 94,846
Total deaths 2,836
Recent News in Bangladesh
● Record daily spike in global virus cases - https://en.samakal.com/
● Recovery number surpasses that of active cases: 35 die 2,548 infected in a day - www.thedailystar.net
● Daily Covid-19 cases fall while infection rate remains unchanged - www.tbsnews.net
● EU eyes Covid-19 vaccines at less than $40, shuns WHO-led alliance - www.thedailystar.net
● People under 20 account for less than 2% of Covid-19 deaths - www.dhakatribune.com
● Health minister gives himself an ‘A’ : It’s the height of irresponsibility and callousness - www.thedailystar.net
● Govt served legal notice to arrest ex-DG of health directorate - www.thedailystar.net
● Coronavirus scams in Bangladesh on rise as no effective action yet - www.newagebd.net
● Coronavirus: Lockdown lifted from Wari - - https://en.samakal.com/
● ED: Adapting to the new normal - www.dhakatribune.com
● Govt reforms COVID-19 monitoring committee - www.en.prothomalo.com
● Life slowly returning to normal in Chittagong as Covid-19 deaths drop - www.dhakatribune.com
● Tele-counselling support can help tackle Covid-19 mental health issues - 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
● Covid-19 crisis could spark new migration - www.thedailystar.net
● Doctor given show-cause notice over FB post - www.thedailystar.net
● Aparajita International owner arrested after BSMMU files case over supplying fake N95 masks - www.thedailystar.net
● Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products - https://en.samakal.com/
● 6.53cr Bangladeshis need assistance: UN: UNDP recommends cash aid of $25 a month for the poorest; govt yet to complete one-time cash aid scheme for 50 lakh families - www.thedailystar.net
● Is the ban proving counterproductive? - www.thedailystar.net
● Bangladesh urges KSA to create OIC Covid-19 Response and Recovery Fund - www.tbsnews.net
● ASEAN youths emerge from the pandemic more resilient, adaptive and creative: WEF - www.tbsnews.net
● Anomalies slow down cash distribution programme of govt - www.newagebd.net
● JS body wants to know Biman’s steps to increase image - www.newagebd.net
● ‘Society needs gender sensitization training to understand equality’ - www.dhakatribune.com
● Covid-19 gagging cybercrime victims - www.dhakatribune.com
● Gabtoli Cattle Market: Poor response from buyers worry traders - www.thedailystar.net
● Sacrifice and the Sacred - www.thedailystar.net
● Collective slaughtering planned due to COVID-19 - 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/
