Global COVID-2019 Pandemic
Situation Report on Bangladesh as of July 13, 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 13 at 10.15 here)
No. of affected countries 213
Total cases 13,039,365
Total recovered 7,587,643
Active cases 4,880,078
Total deaths 571,644
Bangladesh Status (Mar 7-Jul 12)
Total cases 183,795
New cases 2,666
Tests in last 24 hours 11,059 Total recovered 93,614
Active cases 87,829
Total deaths 2,352
Recent News in Bangladesh
● WHO reports record daily increase in global coronavirus cases, up over 230,00 - www.thedailystar.net
● Positivity rate soars despite poor testing: 47 more die; 2,666 reported infected - www.thedailystar.net
● Russian university completes clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine - https://en.prothomalo.com/
● DU, BSMMU experts develop mechanism to contain Covid-19 spreading - www.tbsnews.net
● 'NO MASK NO ENTRY': How a upazila trying to keep Covid-19 figures under control - www.thedailystar.net
● Bangladesh makes COVID-19 negative certificate mandatory to leave country - www.en.prothomalo.com
● Pharma companies count their blessings as exports rise - www.thedailystar.net
● Covid-19 Certificates: Must be taken from govt approved facilities - www.thedailystar.net
● Bangladeshis going abroad must have Covid-19 clearance - www.dhakatribune.com
● DGHS revokes Covid-19 testing permission of 5 institutes - www.tbsnews.net
● JKG chairman Sabrina suspended, DGHS DG served show-cause notice - www.en.prothomalo.com
● Deal with Regent Hospital: DGHS, ministry take refuge in blame game - www.thedailystar.net
● 12 Covid-19 deaths in Armed Forces in a week, 508 new infections - www.tbsnews.net
● OP-ED: The pandemic’s biggest victor - www.dhakatribune.com
● No let-up in health sector corruption - www.newagebd.net
● Covid Crisis: Buzz gone missing at book bazaars - 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
● How three economic impacts of Covid-19 could spell danger for Bangladesh - www.thedailystar.net
● BB needs to give virtual currency a thought: Palak: Paperfly offers contactless payment service for online shopping delivery - www.thedailystar.net
● The urban middle and low-income groups’ distress - www.thedailystar.net
● Child marriage marks sharp rise in June: Finds MJF monthly survey - www.thedailystar.net
● AB Bank asks over 100 employees to resign - www.thedailystar.net
● No jamaat at Eidgah or open grounds this Eid-ul-Azha due to Covid-19: Govt - www.thedailystar.net
● Saving existing businesses, FDI key to economic recovery: Speakers - www.tbsnews.net
● Child marriages rise amid Covid-19 economic crisis: MJF - www.tbsnews.net
● Uber introduces new safety features to equip riders, drivers for ‘new normal’ - www.tbsnews.net
● Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division secy, wife test Covid-19 positive - www.tbsnews.net
● How Covid-19 further marginalized Bangladesh’s urban poor - www.dhakatribune.com
● Offer Eid prayers at nearby mosques: Govt - www.en.prothomalo.com
● 29,369 workers lose jobs after Eid - 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/
