Coronavirus Update

264 UK, 154 Turkey citizens leave Dhaka for home

A total of 264 UK and 154 Turkey citizens left Dhaka on special flights this afternoon. They had opted to return home amid the Covid-19 outbreak, for which their governments arranged their return flights home.
Mymensingh locked down

The local administration in Mymensingh has locked down the district until further notice in a bid to contain spread of the coronavirus.
No new infection, 4 recover in last 24 hrs: IEDCR

Four more people who had tested positive with coronavirus, have fully recovered, taking the recovery number to 15 so far, IEDCR said today.
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.
2 new coronavirus patients detected in Bangladesh

Two new coronavirus-infected patients have been detected in Bangladesh.
No flights from Europe till March 31, except UK: Foreign Minister

No inbound passengers from European countries, except England, will be allowed entry to Bangladesh till March 31 over the coronavirus outbreak in the world.
Man jailed for advertising ‘coronavirus cure’ in Manikganj

A mobile court has sentenced a Manikganj homeopath to six months in jail for claiming to have a cure for coronavirus (COVID-19) and trying to market the products.
Newborn in London tests positive for coronavirus

A newborn has tested positive for coronavirus in the UK, making the baby possibly one of the youngest cases in the country, UK’s local media reported.
Coronavirus prevention: schools of a Bagerhat upazila get 20,000 masks, soap

Around 10,000 masks and 10,000 soap are distributed in primary and secondary schools of Mollahat upazila under Bagerhat district today -- in a bid to combat coronavirus.
Coronavirus: US mobilises $2,500,000 to support Bangladesh

The US government has mobilised $2,500,000 through USAID to support Bangladesh's COVID-19 readiness and response efforts.
‘Will act in line with health ministry directive over operation of schools’

With the first confirmation of coronavirus cases in Bangladesh, when asked whether educational institutions will be closed, State Minister for Education Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury says they will act in line with the directive of the health ministry.
Coronavirus might affect Mujib Borsho celebration: foreign minister

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen says the outbreak of coronavirus might affect foreign guests’ presence at Mujib Borsho celebration.
Bangladeshi in Milan infected with coronavirus

One Bangladeshi living in Italy’s Milan has contracted the novel coronavirus that originated in China’s Wuhan city and has now created a worldwide panic.
Chinese man sentenced to death for killing 2 at virus checkpoint

A Chinese court has sentenced a man to death for fatally stabbing two officials at a checkpoint set up to control the spread of the new coronavirus outbreak.
Avoid non-mandatory foreign trips: IEDCR

The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) advises people to avoid foreign tours which are not mandatory to stay safe from the novel coronavirus infection.
Bangladeshi national infected with coronavirus in UAE

The United Arab Emirates says it registered two new coronavirus cases, including one Bangladeshi national, bringing the total number of people diagnosed with the virus in the Gulf Arab state to 11.
2 more Bangladeshis infected with coronavirus in Singapore

Two more Bangladeshi expatriate workers in Singapore have been infected with the novel coronavirus— recently named Covid-19—with links to the previous two cases being confirmed, The Straits Times reports.
‘60pc of global population at risk if coronavirus not contained’

Around two-thirds of the world population could be affected by the coronavirus if it cannot be contained, Hong Kong’s leading public health epidemiologist said today, according to a report by The Guardian.