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Dengue fever: 203 hospitalised in 24 hours
At least 203 patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8:00 am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
6 October 2021, 13:28 PM
Sweden suspends Moderna vaccine for ages 30 and under
Swedish health authorities on Wednesday suspended the use of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for those ages 30 and under, saying the move was done out of precaution.
6 October 2021, 13:25 PM
21 Covid-19 deaths recorded in 24 hours, positivity rate now 2.88%
Twenty-one people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
6 October 2021, 11:50 AM
US envoy hands over 25 lakh Pfizer doses
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R Miller has handed over 25 lakh doses of Pfizer vaccine to Bangladesh.
5 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Dengue cases cross 19,000 mark
At least two more dengue patients died and 197 were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8am yesterday, of whom 46 were from outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
5 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Japan’s plummeting Covid-19 cases baffles experts
Japan's Covid-19 case numbers have plummeted to the lowest in nearly a year just as other parts of Asia are struggling with surging infections, leaving health experts perplexed and raising concern of a winter rebound.
5 October 2021, 13:56 PM
23 Covid-19 deaths, 694 cases recorded in 24 hours
Twenty-three people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
5 October 2021, 11:55 AM
Dengue cases cross 19,000 mark, 197 hospitalised in a day
The number of patients diagnosed with dengue in the country this year has crossed the 19,000-mark today.
5 October 2021, 11:54 AM
US envoy hands over 25 lakh Pfizer doses to Bangladesh
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R. Miller has handed over 25 lakh doses of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine to Bangladesh as a gift from the American people.
5 October 2021, 10:02 AM
Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine efficacy drops after 6 months: Study
The effectiveness of the Pfizer Inc/BioNTech SE vaccine in preventing infection by the coronavirus dropped to 47 percent from 88 percent six months after the second dose, according to data published on Monday that US health agencies considered when deciding on the need for booster shots.
5 October 2021, 02:51 AM
Bangladesh to get 25 lakh more Pfizer vaccines
Bangladesh is set to receive over 25 lakh more doses of Pfizer vaccine from the USA.
4 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Dengue claims two more lives
At least two more dengue patients died while 192 were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8am yesterday, of whom 30 are from outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
4 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Vaccination for students, teachers begins at DU
A day before the Dhaka University halls reopen, Covid-19 vaccination drive for the university teachers, students, officials and employees began on the campus yesterday.
4 October 2021, 18:00 PM
18 more die, 794 get Covid
Eighteen people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours ending at 8:00am yesterday, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
4 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Dengue fever: 2 dead, 192 hospitalised in a day
At least two more dengue patients died while 192 were hospitalised in the 24 hours preceding 8:00 am today, of whom 30 are from outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
4 October 2021, 12:25 PM
18 Covid-19 deaths recorded, current positivity rate 3.19%
Eighteen people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
4 October 2021, 12:16 PM
PM asks to assess whether children can be vaccinated
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed the health ministry to assess the technical aspects to decide whether the government can bring children (under 18) under the Covid-19 vaccination programme.
4 October 2021, 07:42 AM
25 lakh more Pfizer vaccines to reach Dhaka in 2 days
Over 25 lakh more Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines will reach Dhaka from the USA today and tomorrow.
4 October 2021, 06:42 AM
Vaccination for students, teachers begins at DU
A day before the Dhaka University halls reopen, Covid-19 vaccination drive for the university teachers, students, officials and employees began today at a temporary set-up at the Martyred Intellectual Dr Muhammad Murtaza Medical Centre.
4 October 2021, 06:09 AM
18 more die, 617 get Covid
Eighteen people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, read a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
3 October 2021, 18:00 PM