coronavirus

News of general holiday over Covid-19 false: health ministry

News of general holiday over Covid-19 run by different media outlets is false and baseless, health ministry sources said today.
Govt approves 2 new stimulus packages of Tk 2,700 crore

To reduce the impact of coronavirus fallout, the government today approved two new stimulus packages of Tk 2,700 crore to boost the cottage, small and medium enterprises, and to develop the living standards of people at the grassroots level.
Five takeaways from Monday's data on experimental coronavirus vaccines

Two potential vaccines to protect against the novel coronavirus - one from Oxford University and AstraZeneca Plc and the other from China's CanSino Biologics - induced immune responses in healthy volunteers without causing dangerous side effects, according to studies published on Monday in The Lancet.
Covid-19: Pope donates 2 ventilators to Bangladesh

Pope Francis has donated 35 ventilators in recent weeks to various countries, of which two were sent to Bangladesh to support the fight against coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Where and how to get help in Dhaka

At the time of writing this article, the number of COVID-19 infections in the country has crossed well beyond the 100,000 mark, with over a thousand dead and the number rising rapidly. While many doubt that the current scoreboard is far from the actual picture, these numbers are enough to scare even the most optimistic ones.
Chapasthan removed from world map after cartoon ruins its national image

The League of Nations -- the body which pretends to have a mighty, big say in global affairs -- yesterday removed Chapasthan from the world map following a really funny cartoon drawn about it.
Non-celebrities now auction off jewellery, underwear and loose morals to raise funds for pandemic relief efforts

Cricketer Mashrafe Mortaza auctioned a bracelet for many moneys. Now everyone wants a similar piece of action especially TikTok stars who cry passionately for absolutely no reason.
How strict self-isolation spared a coronavirus patient’s family

When a 38-year-old school from Madaripur’s Shibchar upazila started showing symptoms of coronavirus back in April 5, she immediately locked herself up in her room, fearing she was indeed infected.
Apple partners up with Google to work on tools to trace coronavirus

Apple and Google announced they are working on a Bluetooth-based contact tracing system for COVID 19, which will allow users to share data through approved apps from health organisations.
China pauses in memory of virus victims and 'martyrs'

China has come to a standstill to mourn patients and medical staff killed by the coronavirus, as the world's most populous country observed a nationwide three-minute silence.
Villagers bar outsiders from entering their locality in Chattogram

Locals at different parts of Hathazari upazila are placing logs and placards with warning messages, and digging holes in the middle of the roads so that outsiders are unable to enter their villages, in an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Zero incidents of coronavirus transmission from newspapers

There has never been a documented incident where Covid-19 has transmitted from a print newspaper, print magazine, print letter, or print package, according to the world’s top doctors and scientists.
5 Bangladeshis died of coronavirus in New York so far

Five Bangladeshis have died of coronavirus in New York so far, according to local journalists.
US could be next virus epicentre: WHO

The United States could become the global epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, as India announced a full 24-hour nationwide lockdown in the world’s second-most populous country.
Ctg based Smart Group of Industries to make one lakh surgical jackets for doctors

Smart Jacket (BD) Limited, a Chattogram based manufacturer located at Chattogram Export Processing Zone (CEPZ), is making one lakh sets of surgical jackets for doctors to combat the coronavirus after getting orders from the Health Ministry.
Army starts patrolling in Narayanganj

Bangladesh Army has started patrolling in Narayanganj to support the district administration to ensure social distancing and implementation of other precautionary measures to curb coronavirus transmission.
Returnees asked to notify police about current location

All expatriate Bangladeshis who arrived in the country from March 1 are asked to notify local police stations of their current locations and mobile numbers.
China to lift travel curbs on Wuhan

China has announced that a lockdown would be lifted on more than 50 million people in central Hubei province where the coronavirus first emerged late last year.
Long-route bus services from Khulna to be suspended from Wednesday

Bus services from Khulna to others parts of the country including Dhaka will be suspended from Wednesday due to growing concern over coronavirus spread.
Long-route bus services from Khulna to be suspended from Wednesday

Bus services from Khulna to others parts of the country including Dhaka will be suspended from Wednesday due to growing concern over coronavirus spread.
Come forward in service of humanity: BMA urges doctors

Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA) has urged doctors all over the country to come forward in service of humanity and help combat the coronavirus outbreak.
Italy-returnee with coronavirus symptoms dies in Bhairab

An Italy-returnee with coronavirus symptoms died at a hospital in Bhairab of Kishoreganj last night, Civil Surgeon Mujibur Rahman has said.
India suspends most passenger, postal trains, inter-state bus services till March 31

To check the spread of coronavirus, India announces a halt to movement of most trains and inter-state buses till March 31, our New Delhi correspondent reports.
Air quality picking up in quarantined countries

Air quality is improving in countries under coronavirus quarantines, experts say, but it is far too early to speak of long-term change.
UK-returnee with coronavirus symptoms dies in isolation

A UK-returnee, who was put under isolation at a Sylhet hospital with coronavirus symptoms, has died. She returned from London on March 4 and was suffering from fever, cough and breathing problems for the last 10 days, the civil surgeon said.
Remote working in the age of technology and pandemic

In these trying times of the coronavirus pandemic, one buzzword has been in circulation now more than ever — Remote working or working from home.
'US suspending visa services worldwide due to coronavirus'

The United States is suspending all routine visa services as of Wednesday in most countries worldwide due to the coronavirus outbreak, a spokeswoman for the State Department said, an unprecedented move that will potentially impact hundreds of thousands of people.
China offers help in Bangladesh’s fight against coronavirus

The government of China has decided to assist Bangladesh in fighting the outbreak of novel coronavirus in the country.
Tourism affected in Rangamati, Khagrachhari over coronavirus scare

The number of tourists in Rangamati and Khagrachhari districts is falling following the detection of coronavirus in the country.
Declare coronavirus a contagious disease: HC to health ministry

The High Court directs the health ministry to issue a gazette notification by tomorrow declaring coronavirus a contagious disease and including the virus in the list of communicable diseases.