Global COVID-2019 Pandemic
Situation Report for Bangladesh as of May 31, 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 (May 31 at 10.30 here)
No. of affected countries 213
Total cases 6,160,295
Total recovered 2,738,284
Active cases 3,051,005
Total deaths 371,006
Bangladesh Status (Mar 7-May 30)
Total cases 44,608
New cases 1,764
Tests in last 24 hours 9,987 Total recovered 9,375
Active cases 34,623
Total deaths 610
Recent News in Bangladesh
● COVID-19 death toll hits 610, infections reach 44,608 in Bangladesh https://www.newagebd.net/article
● Flattening the curve a far cry now: Say experts as govt eases Covid clampdown ignoring their warnings www.thedailystar.net
● Bangladesh faces worst week of pandemic, virus death toll tops 600 www.tbsnews.net
● Engage local public reps in Covid-19 fight: PM directs authorities www.thedailystar.net
● Holiday to resume if infection rises https://www.newagebd.net/article
● Not wearing a mask in public now illegal: DGHS www.thedailystar.net
● A month-long wait for Covid-19 test! www.thedailystar.net
● Novel coronavirus mutation and genome sequencing www.thedailystar.net
● Bangladeshi scientists complete genome sequencing of novel coronavirus www.tbsnews.net
● Health ministry issues revised health guidelines for workplaces www.tbsnews.net
● No social distancing as people return to Dhaka en masse after Eid holidays www.en.prothomalo.com
● Public plight set to worsen www.thedailystar.net
● Offices opening Sunday during Covid-19 pandemic www.tbsnews.net
● CMCH staff denied isolation, safety gears www.tbsnews.net
COVID-19 Preventive Measure
Frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 sec
Maintain physical distancing at least one metre (three feet)
Wear mask in any public place and in an office room
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
● Bangladesh Health Watch recommends “whole of the society” approach to combat Covid-19 www.tbsnews.net
● 95pc people following govt directives, claims state minister www.en.prothomalo.com
● Launch, steamer services to resume Sunday www.en.prothomalo.com
● Health safety measures taken for flight passengers: State minister www.en.prothomalo.com
● Auto-rickshaw workers seek govt action against extortionists www.en.prothomalo.com
● 50pc bus seats must be kept vacant: Quader www.en.prothomalo.com
● BRTA recommends 80pc bus fare hike www.en.prothomalo.com
● Shanto-Mariam University chairman dies of coronavirus www.en.prothomalo.com
● Coronavirus turns into malware as cash crunch hits software industry www.tbsnews.net
● No love for NBFIs from BB yet www.thedailystar.net
● SSC results via websites, texts today www.thedailystar.net
● IMF approves $732m to Bangladesh to address Covid-19 pandemic 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/
