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Nepali gov't to resume domestic flights
The Nepali government is allowing resumption of domestic flights and long-distance public ground transport services from September 21, after a hiatus of nearly six months.
SUDs linked to COVID-19 susceptibility: Study
A study funded by the US National Institutes of Health found that people with substance use disorders (SUDs) are more susceptible to COVID-19 and its complications, reports Xinhua.
Bangladesh GDP to grow by 6.8pc in FY21: ADB
Bangladesh’s economy is showing signs of early recovery and its gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 6.8 percent in 2021 fiscal year, the latest Asian Development Bank (ADB) report says.
Responsible leadership, good citizenship key determinants of COVID-19's impacts: UN report
Responsible leadership and good citizenship have been key determinants of COVID-19's impact, according to a UN-backed report published on Monday, reports Xinhua.
Covid-19: US caseload surpasses 6.5 mln
The number of COVID-19 cases in the United States surpassed 6.5 million on Monday, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University.
Indian Parliament reopens
India reopened its Parliament on Monday after more than five months with virus precautions, reports AP.
Covid-19: India’s caseload rises to 4.75 mln
India, the second worst-hit country in the world has recorded 94,372 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total tally to 4.75 million.
New Zealand reports two new COVID-19 cases
New Zealand on Sunday reported two new cases of COVID-19 with one health worker testing positive, the Ministry of Health said in a statement.
How safe are public transports as coronavirus rages?
Public transports are routinely flouting the government’s health guidelines, putting passengers at risk of contracting coronavirus.
Coronavirus cases stand at 11,853 in Sylhet
Coronavirus caseload has reached 11,853 in Sylhet division with detection of 106 new cases on Friday.