coronavirus outbreak
No foreign guest cancelled travel during Mujib Year: FM
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Saturday said none of the foreign guests scheduled to attend the 'Mujib Year' inaugural ceremony cancelled their trips due to coronavirus outbreak.
Virus outbreak hits weakened Italian economy where it hurts
The focal point of the coronavirus emergency in Europe, Italy, is also the region's weakest economy and is taking an almighty hit as foreigners stop visiting its cultural treasures or buying its prized artisanal products, from fashion to food to design.
Iran's virus death toll jumps to 145 with 21 new deaths
Iran's Health Ministry said Saturday the death toll from the virus climbed to 145 while more than 1,000 infections were confirmed overnight totaling some 5,823 cases nationwide.
German economy hit by spread of new coronavirus
With an increasing number of coronavirus cases confirmed in Germany, the epidemic is starting to take its toll on the German economy.
US added robust 273K jobs in February before virus escalated
Hiring jumped in February as employers added 273,000 jobs, evidence that the economy was in strong shape before the coronavirus began to sweep through the United States.
Trump set to sign $8.3B bill to combat coronavirus outbreak
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an $8.3 billion measure to help tackle the coronavirus outbreak. The legislation would provide federal public health agencies money for vaccines, tests and potential treatments, and help state and local governments prepare for and respond to the threat.
First coronavirus death recorded in UK
An elderly patient with underlying health conditions has become the first person to die in the UK having been diagnosed with coronavirus, a statement released by Royal Berkshire NHS Trust reveals.
Coronavirus: Islamic Foundation calls for special prayers Friday
Islamic Foundation has called for offering special prayers during Juma prayers on Friday so that Bangladesh remains safe from coronavirus.
Bangladesh-Afghanistan FIFA, AFC Cup match under Corona Virus threat
Bangladesh national football team’s FIFA World Cup 2022 and AFC Cup 2023 qualification matches against Afghanistan and Qatar scheduled for this month are now under threat Coronavirus.
Iran says virus deaths reach 107 amid 3,513 confirmed cases
Iran will set up checkpoints to limit travel between major cities and urged citizens on Thursday to reduce their use of paper money to fight a spreading outbreak of the new coronavirus, which has killed at least 107 people across the Islamic Republic.