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Gilead drug 'works' against coronavirus: US study
An experimental drug has been found effective against coronavirus in a major breakthrough that can potentially be a game changer as countries around the world struggle to contain the number of new cases and deaths from COVID-19.
Include migrants in COVID-19 programmes: ICRC to govts
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has urged governments to systematically include migrants, irrespective of legal status, in their programmes and policies to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
Illegal students won’t be allowed at halls: DU
The Dhaka University (DU) authorities has decided not to allow any illegal students to stay at the dormitories after the reopening of the university.
Banglalink, TutorsInc team up for free study materials
Private mobile operator Banglalink has teamed up with TutorsInc, an online education platform, to provide students with free access to online study materials during the coronavirus pandemic.
Covid-19: Global cases pass 31 lakh; death toll now 2.18 lakh
The global death toll from the coronavirus has reached 217,970 as of Wednesday morning.
Besides, it has so far infected 3,138,115 people around the world after the highly infectious virus was first reported in China in December last, according to Worldometer.
Of them, 1,964,375 are currently being treated and 56,965 of them are in serious or critical condition.
Google mixing up its doodles to help users cope with pandemic
Search giant Google is looking to help ease the boredom of its users during worldwide lockdown with special doodles reminding them of their favorite games on its regular home page.
Coronavirus: Global death toll 211,609
The global death toll from coronavirus reached 211,609 on Tuesday morning as countries around the world prepare to ease restrictions on movement.
According to worldometer data, 3,064,895 cases have so far been confirmed since the virus was first reported in China in December last year. So far, 922,581 people have recovered.
Of those infected, 1,930,705 are currently being treated and 56,300 of them are in serious or critical condition.
Bangladesh confirmed its first coronavirus cases on March 8 and the first death on March 18.
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UN: Pandemic could shrink global economy almost 1% in 2020
The global economy could shrink almost 1% this year due to the new coronavirus, a sharp reversal from the pre-pandemic forecast of 2.5% growth, the United Nations said Wednesday.
Saudis cancel flights as Gulf nations move to contain virus
Saudi Arabia said Saturday that it would halt all international flights to the kingdom for two weeks in the latest effort to contain the spread of the new coronavirus.
All must act together to slow spread of coronavirus: UN chief
UN Secretary General António Guterres has urged the global community to work together to slow the spread of coronavirus or COVID-19 and look after each other.