COVID-19 infections
Over 86 million infected with COVID globally
The world continues to grapple with a steady rise in COVID-19 infections, with total cases crossing the 86 million mark on Wednesday.
School shutdown extended to Jan 16
The government has extended the closure of schools and educational institutions to January 16, as it looks to allay fears of a potentially brutal 'second wave' of infections exacerbated by the winter season.
24 more Covid-19 deaths, 2,252 infections in Bangladesh
Bangladesh saw the deaths of 20 more men and four women from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours until early Friday.
COVID-19 may in US in mid-December 2019, says CDC study
COVID-19 infections were present in the United States as early as mid-December 2019, weeks before it was first identified in China and about a month earlier than the first case was officially confirmed in the United States, according to a new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Experts fear sharp rise in Covid cases in winter: PM
Although the prevalence of Covid-19 is now relatively lower in Bangladesh, it will surge during the winter months, said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday.
Coronavirus spikes in Italy but "humanity will win," says health minister
A total of 1,384 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Italy over the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health said on Thursday.
Prepare for Covid’s second wave in winter: PM to admin
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday directed the administration to take preparations in advance to face the field-level situation if the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic hits the country in winter alongside surge in cold-related diseases.
France closes 22 schools due to Covid-19 infections
France has closed 22 of its 62,000 schools since in-person classes resumed this week because of coronavirus infections.
Wuhan lockdown significantly cuts COVID-19 infections: study
The lockdown of Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, was effective in containing the COVID-19 spread during the early stages of the outbreak and significatnly helped cut the infection rates in other places, a report recently published by a Hong Kong university said.
Australian TV journalist who met with Rita Wilson has virus
An Australian television journalist said Monday he has the new coronavirus and assumes he contracted it while meeting with actress-singer Rita Wilson in Sydney.