Global COVID-2019 Pandemic
Situation Report for Bangladesh as of May 28, 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 28 at 10.30 here)
No. of affected countries 213
Total cases 5,792,253
Total recovered
2,498,730Active cases 2,936,056
Total deaths 357,467
Bangladesh Status (Mar 7-May 27)
Total cases 38,292
New cases 1,541
Tests in last 24 hours 8,015 Total recovered 7,925
Active cases 29,823
Total deaths 544
Recent News in Bangladesh
● Bangladesh sees 1,541 more detection, 22 deaths in last 24 hrs https://en.prothomalo.com/
● 5 patients dead in fire at United Hospital’s Corona unit - www.thedailystar.net
● Ensure treatment for Covid-19 patients at all hospitals: ministry - www.thedailystar.net
● Coronavirus outbreak: shutdown won’t be extended after May 30 - www.thedailystar.net
● Relaxing shutdown does not mean allowing roaming, gathering: Hasan - www.tbsnews.net
● Experts fear reopening offices may help pandemic stay longer in Bangladesh - www.dhakatribune.com
● OP-ED: A bit too late to have the lockdown debate? www.dhakatribune.com
● Dr Zafrullah receiving plasma therapy, doing well - www.thedailystar.net
● Signed my own Covid-19 positive report: BITID chief - www.thedailystar.net
● 161 more policemen recover from Covid-19 - www.tbsnews.net
● Americas are new pandemic epicentre: WHO https://en.samakal.com/world/article
● China says coronavirus had ‘multiple origins’https://en.prothomalo.com/
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
● Google sees resurgence in state-backed hacking, phishing related to Covid-19 www.dhakatribune.com
● Educational institutions to remain shut till June 15 https://english.kalerkantho.com/
● Public transports to resume on limited scale from May 31 - www.tbsnews.net
● Railways may resume operation on limited scale from May 31: minister - www.thedailystar.net
● Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, smartphones take a blow - www.thedailystar.net
● Pandemic hurting Bangladeshi youths’ job prospects disproportionately: ILO - www.thedailystar.net
● 135 million full-time job cut in first quarter of 2020 - www.tbsnews.net
● Govt modernises industrial units to make those profitable: Minister https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/
● A mystery call from a police officer and Shawkat’s own offer to battle against Covid-19 - www.tbsnews.net
● Novoair celebrates Eid- Ul-Fitr with distressed people - www.tbsnews.net
● 508 Bangladeshis return home on special flights - 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/
