coronavirus outbreak
China orders remains of coronavirus patients to be cremated nearby
The remains of patients infected with the novel coronavirus should be cremated close to where they are, and funeral traditions such as a farewell ceremony are banned, Chinese authorities said.
Coronavirus: Bangladesh suspends on arrival visa for Chinese nationals
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Sunday said Bangladesh suspended the visa on arrival for Chinese nationals as part of the government’s temporary policy following the outbreak of coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Govt orders screening at Benapole land port
The health ministry has ordered screening of all people coming to Bangladesh from India through the Benapole land port for coronavirus.
Hong Kong union calls strike to demand China border closure
A union for Hong Kong hospital workers said its members will go on strike Monday to press a demand for the semi-autonomous Chinese territory to reject all travelers from the mainland in an effort to stem the spread of a new viral disease.
Will help if any more Bangladeshi wants to return from China: Envoy
Bangladesh Ambassador to China Mahbub Uz Zaman has said the mission in Beijing will extend cooperation and assistance if any Bangladesh citizen is still willing to return from China.
Coronavirus : 316 Bangladeshis brought back from Wuhan, 7 taken to Kurmitola Hospital
A total of 316 Bangladeshi citizens were brought back from China’s Wuhan, the epicenter of the new coronavirus outbreak, on Saturday morning and seven of them were sent to Kurmitola General Hospital.
Coronavirus: Number of cases overtake Sars outbreak
The number of coronavirus cases has surpassed that of the 2003 Sars epidemic, which spread to more than two dozen countries, reports BBC.
Coronavirus: 3 Chinese men under close observation in Dinajpur
Three Chinese nationals, who are employed at the Barapukuria Coal Mine in Dinajpur, have been kept under close monitoring at a hospital here as a precautionary measure to avoid the spread of deadly Coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Saliva of 2 China-returned students sent to Dhaka for testing
Saliva of two Bangladeshi students, who recently returned from China, have been sent to the capital on Wednesday for testing to see if they have been affected by coronavirus.
Germany discourages non-essential trips to China
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