Dhaka November 2, 2025, 10:40 pm
IEDCR team has collected specimens from his body this morning
The report of his virus infection arrived today. His family is in home quarantine at their residence in Basabo area in the capital.
What we really need to focus on is finding those who are sick, those who have the virus, and isolate them, find their contacts and isolate them”
Family says he was corona positive
Located inside the compound of Darsana Sugar Mill in Chuadanga, Carew has successfully produced high-quality hand sanitizers on a test basis and ready to start marketing of the product at a reasonable price
“We have instructed all hospitals not to allow visitors until further notice, as coronavirus can spread through visits”
A notice issued on Thursday said that the decision was made considering the safety of the hospital staff, teachers and students
The quarantine period for ships has been extended by two days
A WHO delegation led by the country representative Dr Bardan Jung Rana came up with the suggestion while meeting Dhaka South Mayor Sayeed Khokon at his Banani residence
China billionaire businessman Jack Ma has announced to donate coronavirus testing kits and emergency supplies to Bangladesh
Wasfia flew to Los Angeles, USA, on March 12 and started showing symptoms the next day. As her condition deteriorated, she tried to get medical assistance but was unable to get through before March 17
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has already announced Bangladesh as one of the most vulnerable nations in terms of spreading the deadly virus among people
Locals think the people in home quarantine are not adhering to the health instructions and quarantine rules because of lax monitoring by the authorities concerned
The decision of the ‘lockdown’ came a few hours after health minister Zahid Maleque said the government might impose a lockdown on the area including Madaripur district
Evidence from previous outbreaks also shows that those exposed to polluted air are more at risk
Hospital authorities repeatedly told interns that they would provide PPEs within a day or two, but they failed to do so in the last two weeks
Experts slam ‘failure to act timely’
The ministry is also considering imposing a ban on public transportation
The IEDCR director said the hotline numbers remain busy as only 17 people were appointed to provide information about coronavirus through the hotline services
