coronavirus outbreak
Many coronavirus carriers in Bangladesh hiding info creating fresh problems
Many suspected coronavirus carriers are either showing less interest in undergoing tested or hiding information in fear of isolation and social stigma, health experts said warning that this tendency may jeopardise the government’s efforts to contain the pandemic.
COVID-19: GHS undertakes food distribution programme
As part of its social responsibility, Grameen Healthcare Services (GHS) Ltd has undertaken a three-month long 'Food Support Initiative' to help families in dire need for food and welfare support.
Vietnam loosens restrictions
Vietnam says it will loosen travel restrictions as it lifts a nationwide shutdown since there has been no new coronavirus case the past week.
India plans ‘wristband patient surveillance’
India says it plans to manufacture wristbands that will monitor the locations and temperatures of coronavirus patients and help in contact tracing.
Coronavirus: China reports 30 new cases
China on Wednesday recorded 30 new cases – 23 of them imported – but no new deaths from the coronavirus.
To wear or not to wear PPE
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a necessary tool for health professionals in the frontline of fight against coronavirus, which has so far officially infected 3,772 people.
PM to join Covid-19 virtual conference Thursday
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will join a virtual conference on ‘Enhancing regional cooperation in South Asia to combat Covid-19 related impact on its Economics’ on Thursday evening.
Coronavirus: Ashraful to auction his bats to raise fund
After Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan, former captain Mohammad Ashraful plans to auction his favourite cricket bats to raise funds for people affected by coronavirus in the country.
Coronavirus also batters battery industry
The country’s accumulator battery industries sought a financial help of Tk 2,000 crore from the government to overcome the adverse impact of coronavirus outbreak on the sector.
Number of affected people including health workers and policemen stands at 65 in Keraniganj
Number of Corona affected people including health workers, police members and prison guards rose to 65 at Jinjira, Teghuria, Shuvaddaya, Kalindi and Shakta areas in Keraniganj of Dhaka till Wednesday evening.