COVID-19 outbreak
COVID-19 outbreak to have significant economic impact on developing Asia: ADB
The ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will have a significant impact on developing Asian economies through numerous channels, including sharp declines in domestic demand, lower tourism and business travel, trade and production linkages, supply disruptions, and health effects, according to a new analysis by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
WHO expert calls on nations to take fundamental measures to contain COVID-19
China's experience has shown fundamental measures do work to contain COVID-19, such as measures of identifying cases and contacts, as well as mobilizing population, an epidemiologist of the World Health Organization (WHO) noted here Thursday, calling on countries to make full use of them.
S.Korean president vows to prevail over COVID-19 outbreak
South Korean President Moon Jae-in vowed Sunday to overcome the COVID-19 outbreak through national unity at home and in cooperation with neighboring countries.
Dhaka Travel Mart 2020 postponed over COVID-19 outbreak
The 17th edition of international tourism fair- US-Bangla Airlines Dhaka Travel Mart 2020 scheduled to begin in Dhaka from March 12 has been postponed due to ever increasing threat of pandemic and lethal COVID-19 infection.
China has changed course of COVID-19 outbreak through pragmatic approach: WHO expert
China has changed the course of COVID-19 outbreak, Bruce Aylward, an epidemiologist who led an advance team from the World Health Organization (WHO), said here on Tuesday, noting a rapidly escalating outbreak in China has plateaued and come down faster than previously expected.
China offers psychological counseling in Hubei amid COVID-19 outbreak
China has opened hotlines and online platforms to provide psychological aid in epidemic-stricken Hubei Province to better support the control of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to the Ministry of Education (MOE) Tuesday.
Coronavirus: Bangladesh provides medical logistics to China
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Tuesday handed over some medical logistics to Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming as a goodwill gesture from Bangladesh to China.
Egypt confirms first novel coronavirus case
The first case of the novel coronavirus has been confirmed in Egypt, the health ministry announced on Friday.