Tuesday, 26 Nov, 2024

Health

First UK death recorded with Omicron variant

At least one person in the UK has died with the Omicron coronavirus variant, the prime minister has said. Boris Johnson said the new variant was also resulting in hospital admissions and the "best thing" people could do was get their booster jab. Visiting a vaccination

Bangladesh sees 385 Covid cases, 3 deaths in last 24-hr

Bangladesh on Monday (Dec 13) reported three deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours keeping the number of total deaths to 28,031. Besides, 385 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 1,579,710.

India records 7,350 Covid cases, 202 deaths in 24 hours

India reported 7,350 fresh Coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, taking its overall tally of Covid-19 cases to 3,46,97,860. Besides, the number of active cases declined to 91,456, the lowest in 561 days, according to data from the Union Health Ministry on Monday.  With

UK PM sets new booster goal over 'Omicron tidal wave'

Booster jabs will be offered to everyone over 18 in England from this week, the PM has announced, as he declared an "Omicron emergency". "No one should be in any doubt, there is a tidal wave of Omicron coming," Boris Johnson said in a TV statement on Sunday evening.

First people in UK hospitals with Omicron variant

The first people in the UK are in hospital with Omicron infections, Nadhim Zahawi has said. The new variant of coronavirus now accounts for a third of cases in London, the education secretary said. With two doses of a vaccine "not enough" Mr Zahawi encouraged people to get

India reports 7,774 Covid cases, 306 deaths in 24 hours

With 7,774 people testing positive for coronavirus infection in a day, India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 3,46,90,510, while the number of active cases declined to 92,281, lowest in 560 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data.  The death count mounted to 4,75,434 with

Bangladesh sees 329 Covid cases, 6 deaths in last 24-hr

Bangladesh on Sunday (Dec 12) reported six deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours keeping the number of total deaths to 28,028. Besides, 329 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 1,579,325.

Scientists warn 75,000 Brits may die of Covid in grim forecast for next 5 months

Up to 75,000 people could die from Covid in the next five months as the Omicron variant sweeps through the UK, scientists have warned. Experts from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) said tougher coronavirus restrictions may be needed to prevent Omicron from

Bangladesh sees 177 Covid cases, 5 deaths in last 24-hr

Bangladesh on Saturday (Dec 11) reported five deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours keeping the number of total deaths to 28,022. Besides, 177 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to

India reports 7,992 Covid cases, 393 deaths in 24 hours

India reported 7,992 fresh COVID-19 cases and 393 deaths in the last 24 hours, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.  As per the COVID bulletin, India's active caseload currently stands at 93,277, the lowest in 559 days.  The active caseload accounts for

India's Delhi reports 2nd Omicron case, total at 33

Delhi logged its second case of Omicron as a traveller who returned from Zimbabwe tested positive. With the latest infection, India has so far logged 33 cases of the new variant that has sparked fresh worry worldwide. Here is your ten-point cheat sheet on this big story: Vaccines

Bangladesh records no Covid deaths in last 24 hours

Bangladesh on Thursday (Dec 9) reported no deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours keeping the number of total deaths to 28,016. Besides, 262 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 1,578,550.

India records 9,419 Covid cases, 159 deaths in 24 hours 

India recorded 9,419 new Covid cases on Thursday -- a daily spike that's 11.6 per cent higher than the previous day.  This took the active caseload to 94,742. At least 159 deaths were also recorded in the day. Meanwhile, a World Health Organization official said the Omicron

Bangladesh sees 277 Covid cases, 6 deaths in last 24-hr

Bangladesh on Monday (Dec 8) reported Six deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours keeping the number of total deaths to 28,016. Besides, 277 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 15,78288.

Bangladesh sees 277 Covid cases, 4 deaths in last 24-hr

Bangladesh on Monday (Dec 6) reported four deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours keeping the number of total deaths to 28,005. Besides, 277 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 15,77,720.

Bangladesh sees 197 Covid cases, 6 deaths in last 24-hr

Bangladesh on Sunday (Dec 5) reported six deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours keeping the number of total deaths to 28,001. Besides, 197 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 15,77,443.

Bangladesh sees 176 Covid cases, 6 deaths in last 24-hr

Bangladesh on Saturday (Dec 4) reported six deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours keeping the number of total deaths to 27,995. Besides, 176 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 1,577,246.

Hong Kong University scientists 1st in Asia to isolate Omicron variant

Scientists at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have become the first in Asia to succeed in isolating the new Omicron coronavirus variant from clinical samples, the university said. "Researchers at the Department of Microbiology at The University of Hong Kong have succeeded in the

India reports 8,603 Covid cases, 415 deaths in 24 hours

India logged a daily spike of 8,603 Covid cases on Saturday, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,46,24,360.  India also recorded 415 new deaths, pushing the total death count to 4,70,530. The active cases increased to 99,974, according to the latest Health Ministry

Bangladesh sees 261 Covid cases, 3 deaths in last 24-hr

Bangladesh on Thursday (Dec 2) reported three deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours keeping the number of total deaths to 27,986. Besides, 261 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to