Dhaka February 23, 2025, 11:45 pm
Bangladesh records highest ever Covid cases in a single day
The government is going on with the COVID-19 vaccination programme and once the Vaccination programme is completed, then the infection rate and the impacts of COVID-19 would come down
Among the latest day's victims, 38 were men and 14 were women
The minister revealed this while responding to questions from reporters following a meeting on MBBS admission test at his ministry's conference room
Different other variants of the virus from other countries may also hit Bangladesh anytime
Much more research is needed into the "constellation" of at times debilitating symptoms among people who have recovered from Covid-19
The criteria include that the people exposed to Covid-19 were fully vaccinated, exposure was within three months following receipt of the last dose, and they have remained asymptomatic since the current exposure
"China just announced to provide 10 million Covid-19 vaccines to developing countries through the COVAX initiative," said the ambassador in a video message marking the Chinese New Year
Noting that the Covid-19 inoculation programme has already started in the country, Sheikh Hasina asked every member of the Ansar and VDP to encourage every person to get vaccinated in due time
According to the state-run Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), 101,082 more individuals were vaccinated countrywide and the number was up by 54,573 from the previous day's tally
Following a market-driven approach, the project will help build a more hygienic model, offset pit latrines for safe sanitation; and large and small piped water schemes for clean water
Dr Zafrullah, also a freedom fighter, was vaccinated at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) around 1:15 pm
The countrywide COVID-19 vaccination campaign today began with spontaneous participation for receiving vaccines from designated hospitals
The health minister made the disclosure at a discussion marking World Cancer Day held at National Cancer Research Institute and Hospital at Mohakhali in the capital on Thursday
The delivery is estimated to begin as of late February, subject to WHO Emergency Use Listing Procedure, manufacturing supply capacity and completion of pre-requisites
Citizens will be informed about the vaccination after verification of the information provided by them during the registration. They will receive SMS containing the date and vaccination centre
The health workers at the field-level are ready to take forward vaccination programme
All the preparations including the arrangement of equipment and booths have been taken in 64 districts for carrying out the vaccination drive
Hungary sought 5,000 vaccines from Bangladesh and it will be given. Bolivia also sought vaccine from BD. The Prime Minister and the Health Ministry will take decision regarding the matter
Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN and other international organizations in Geneva Md. Mustafizur Rahman made the call at the 148th Executive Board Meeting of the WHO held in Geneva on Wednesday