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Coronavirus: Global death toll reaches 248,256
The highly infectious coronavirus has claimed lives of 248,256 people globally as of Monday morning.
So far, 1,153,997 people have recovered from COVID-19.
Of the currently infected 2,163,057 patients, 2,113,016 are in mild condition, which is 98 percent, according to Worldometer.
Meanwhile, 50,041 of the currently infected patients are in serious condition, and their percentage is only two.
Since it was first reported in China in December last year, coronavirus has infected 3,565,310 people globally, the Worldometer data shows.
Dhaka’s air 2nd worst in the world
Dhaka ranked second worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Monday morning.
The capital ranked the worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) with a score of 160 at 08 am. The air was classified as ‘unhealthy’.
When the AQI value is between 151 and 200, everyone may begin to experience health effects. Members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
China’s Chengdu, Pakistan’s Lahore occupied the first and third spots in the list of cities with worst air with scores of 168 and 159 respectively.
The AQI, an index for reporting daily air quality, informs people how clean or polluted the air of a certain city is, and what associated health effects might be a concern for them.
In Bangladesh, the AQI is based on five criteria pollutants - Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2 and Ozone.
Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution. Its air quality usually improves during monsoon.
Grameen Telecom giving 1mn free non-medical face masks
Grameen Telecom has said it is providing 1 million cloth masks free of cost to underprivileged people and those who cannot afford to buy any masks.
Prof Muntasir Mamun hospitalised
Prof Muntasir Mamun, a veteran historian, was admitted to Mugda Medical College and Hospital in the city on Sunday evening with respiratory problems.
Life goes on in pandemic, so does business
The coronavirus pandemic has brought significant changes in the living conditions and behaviours of people in every sector.
Justice Hasan Foez Siddique reappointed as BJSC chairman
The government has reappointed Justice Hasan Foez Siddique of the Appellate Division as the chairman of Bangladesh Judicial Service Commission (BJSC).
Gonoshasthaya kit test: Dr Zafrullah thanks PM
Gonoshasthaya Kendra founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for creating a scope for conducting the performance study of the Covid-19 rapid testing kits developed by their organisation.
Coronavirus: 554 doctors infected in Bangladesh
The number doctors infected by coronavirus reached 554 on Sunday, said Bangladesh Doctors Foundation (BDF), a forum of physicians.
Coronavirus: 67 fresh cases confirmed in Faridpur, Munshiganj, Keraniganj
A total of 67 people were diagnosed with coronavirus in Faridpur, Munshiganj districts and Dhaka’s Keraniganj upazila on Sunday.
Coronavirus: 9 firefighters test positive
Nine firefighters, including an officer, of Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) were diagnosed with coronavirus till Sunday morning.