Coronavirus situation in Bangladesh
GSK, M&S, Care Bangladesh distribute PPEs, masks in Gazipur
Care Bangladesh as part of their Health Access and Linkage Opportunities for Workers Plus (HALOW+) project distributed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other sanitising materials to Gazipur City Corporation (GCC), Health and Family Planning Department in Gazipur and uapzila health complexes in Savar and Bhaluka on Thursday.
218 policemen infected with coronavirus
A total of 218 policemen have been infected with coronavirus while discharging their duties across the country till Thursday morning.
Not weather but preventive measures can stop coronavirus: Bangladesh experts
Though multiple early-stage studies, including one by MIT researchers, suggest coronavirus transmit less efficiently in countries with warm and humid conditions, Bangladesh’s health experts think not whether but social distancing and strict implementation of other protective measures are the saviors of the pandemic virus.
Corona packages aimed at rich, not poor: BNP
BNP on Thursday alleged that the government has taken too many steps to protect the rich from coronavirus fallout ignoring the sufferings of the poor and destitute.
COVID-19: Hard-up people along coast lacking awareness
In a recent survey of people living in the country’s coastal belt, almost half the respondents (49%) said they have no clear idea about the primary protective measures against Covid-19.
COVID-19: One more tests positive in Jhalakathi
Another person was diagnosed with coronavirus or COVID-19 in past 24 hours in the district, taking the total number of confirmed cases to six.
Closure of educational institutions extended until May 5
All educational institutions will remain shut until May 5 in line with the government’s announcement of general holidays, aiming to prevent spread of coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Court holiday extended until May 5
The Supreme Court on Thursday extended the holiday for courts until May 5 aiming to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
Birdem shuts ICU after detecting coronavirus patients
Birdem has shut its Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after the detection of four coronavirus cases.
No special treatment for VIPs: Health Minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Thursday said there will be no special treatment for VIPs and wealthy patients.