Global COVID-2019 Pandemic
Situation Report for Bangladesh as of June 20, 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 (Jun 20 at 10.30 here)
No. of affected countries 213
Total cases 8,765,367
Total recovered 4,627,834 Active cases 3,674,852 Total deaths 462,681
Bangladesh Status (Mar 7-Jun 19)
Total cases 105,535
New cases 3,243
Tests in last 24 hours 15,045 Total recovered 42,945
Active cases 61,202
Total deaths 1,388
Recent News in Bangladesh
● Covid-19: 45 die, 3,243 infected, 1,975 recover in 24 hours - www.thedailystar.net
● Possible Duration of Pandemic: DGHS boss says sorry for comment - www.thedailystar.net
● DGHS DG’s comment on COVID-19 is irresponsible, frustrating: Quader - www.tbsnews.net
● WHO warns of ‘new and dangerous’ phase in pandemic - https://en.prothomalo.com/
● DMCH struggles to meet rising ICU demand: Only 14 ICU beds for Covid-19 patients or those with symptoms - www.thedailystar.net
● Criticism grows as zoning for lockdown not yet finalised - www.tbsnews.net
● India reports record surge in Covid-19 cases - www.thedailystar.net
● Study says Covid-19 was already in Italy by December - www.dhakatribune.com
● OP-ED: WHO is just a scapegoat - www.dhakatribune.com
● ‘Number of asymptomatic cases higher than official data’ - www.dhakatribune.com
● Covid-19 Fallout: Global funding for Rohingyas likely to drop - www.thedailystar.net
● Approve rapid test kits swiftly - www.thedailystar.net
● Virus claims life of one more doctor - www.thedailystar.net
● Noted cultural personality and journalist Kamal Lohani dies under treatment at a hospital after contracting COVID-19 - https://en.prothomalo.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
● Former LGRD minister Khandker Mosharraf Covid-19 positive - www.thedailystar.net
● DGHS director tests positive for Covid-19 - www.dhakatribune.com
● 6 Bangladeshis on same flight to S Korea test Covid-19 positive - www.thedailystar.net
● Undertakers in Chattogram buried nearly 5 times the official Covid-19 death count - www.tbsnews.net
● Grameen Telecom donates PPE to volunteers, ambulance service providers - www.tbsnews.net
● TK Group donates 20 ventilators to Chattogram hospitals - www.tbsnews.net
● Covid-19: BAF aircraft brings medical aid from S Korea - www.tbsnews.net
● DGHS requested three hospitals to treat SC Bar members, families - www.tbsnews.net
● ACC forms team to probe ‘corruption’ in PPE purchases - www.tbsnews.net
● 'Connect the Dots' donates respiratory equipment to Chattogram Field Hospital - www.tbsnews.net
● Silk business faces tough times - www.thedailystar.net
● Chinese Market: No tariff for 5,161 more Bangladeshi products - www.thedailystar.net
● Time to rethink our examinations - www.thedailystar.net
● No HSC exam, college admission before Covid-19 situation normalised - www.tbsnews.net
● Municipality employees demand Covid-19 compensation - www.tbsnews.net
● IOM organises ITC visit for Rohingyas to increase awareness of Covid-19 - www.tbsnews.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/
