Tuesday, 26 Nov, 2024

Health

China battles worst Covid outbreak since Wuhan

A Covid outbreak first discovered in the Chinese city of Nanjing has spread to five provinces and Beijing, with state media calling it the most extensive contagion after Wuhan. Almost 200 people have been infected since the virus was first detected at the city's busy airport on 20

Bangladesh sees 9,369 Covid cases, 218 deaths in 24-hr

Bangladesh on Saturday (July 31) recorded 218 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours raising the number of total fatalities to 20,685. Besides, 9,369 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to

India records 41,649 new Covid cases, 593 deaths in 24-hr

India recorded 41,649 coronavirus cases and 593 fatalities in the last 24 hours ending at 8 am on Saturday, according to the Union Health Ministry’s latest update.  With this, the country’s total Covid caseload is now at 3,16,13,993, while the death toll stands at

Bangladesh sees 15,271 Covid cases, 239 deaths in 24-hr

Bangladesh on Thursday (July 29) recorded 239 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours raising the number of total fatalities to 20,255. Besides, 15,271 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to

Covid deaths top 20,000, cases pass 12 lakh in Bangladesh

The death toll from the coronavirus infection in Bangladesh has crossed a grim milestone of 20,000 on Wednesday (July 28). The health authorities have registered 237 new deaths in the 24 hours, taking the total toll to 20,016. Besides, 16,230 people have tested positive for

India records 43,654 Covid cases, 40 deaths in 24-hr

India recorded 43,654 new coronavirus cases, 47 per cent higher than yesterday when fresh cases dipped below 30,000 for the first time in nearly four months.  The positivity rate stands at 2.51 per cent. 640 deaths take India's tally to 4.22 lakh. Here are the top 10

Bangladesh sees highest daily 258 Covid deaths, 14,925 cases

Bangladesh on Tuesday (July 27) recorded highest ever daily 258 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours raising the number of total fatalities to 19,779. Besides, 14,925 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in

India reports less than 30,000 daily Covid cases after 132 days

India so far has vaccinated over 44 crore people against Coronavirus. However, the pace of vaccination is still a concern. According to data from the Union Health Ministry, at an average of 38.26 lakh doses per day, around 9.94 crore doses were administered till Sunday, against the

Bangladesh sees highest daily 247 Covid deaths, 15,192 cases  

Bangladesh on Monday (July 26) recorded highest ever daily 247 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours raising the number of total fatalities to 19,521. Besides, 15,192 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in

India reports 39361 Covid cases, 416 death in 24-hr

India on Monday reported 39,361 new Covid-19 cases, 35,968 recoveries, and 416 deaths in the last 24 hours. With this, the active caseload stands at 4,11,189 to date. The active cases constitute 1.31% of total cases. India's test positivity rate continues to decline. For the 35th

Bangladesh sees daily 11,291 Covid cases, 228 deaths

Bangladesh on Sunday (July 25) recorded 228 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours raising the number of total fatalities to 19,274. Besides, 11,291 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to

39,742 fresh Covid cases in India; 535 deaths in 24 hours

India added 39,742 new coronavirus cases over the last 24 hours while deaths from COVID-19 rose by 535. The country's overall case load now stands at 3.13 crore, while total fatalities are at 4.20 lakhs, according to the health ministry. Here are the top 10 updates on

Bangladesh sees daily 6,780 Covid cases, 195 deaths

Bangladesh on Saturday (July 24) recorded 195 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours raising the number of total fatalities to 19,046. Besides, 6,780 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to

Indian Railways' Oxygen Express to transport Liquid Medical Oxygen to Bangladesh

Indian Railways' Oxygen Express is set to embark on its journey to Bangladesh. This is the first time ever that the Oxygen Express is put into operation to neighbouring country, said the Press Information Bureau of India on Saturday. On Saturday, an indent was placed at Tata in

India reports 39,907 Covid cases, 546 deaths in 24 hours

India reported 39,907 fresh Covid cases on Saturday, said the ministry of health and family welfare.  With this rise, the total cases in the country reached 3,13,32,159, of which 4,08,977 are active cases.  Active cases constitute 1.31% of total cases. The total death

AstraZeneca Covid vaccine protection may last a lifetime: Study

The Oxford-AstraZeneca jab gives powerful protection that may last a whole lifetime, a new study has found. Apart from generating virus-busting antibodies, the vaccine also creates "training camps" in the body for search-and-destroy T-cells which can kill even the new variants,

Bangladesh sees daily 6,364 Covid cases, 166 deaths

Bangladesh on Friday (July 23) recorded 166 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours raising the number of total fatalities to 18,851. Besides, 6,364 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to

Bangladesh sees daily 3,697 Covid cases, 187 deaths

Bangladesh on Thursday (July 22) recorded 187 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours raising the number of total fatalities to 18,685. Besides, 3,697 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to

Bangladesh reports highest ever 231 deaths in 24-hr

Bangladesh on Monday (July 19) reported the highest ever 231 coronavirus-related deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the deaths toll from the pandemic to 18,125.  Earlier, the highest single-day deaths record was 230 on July 11. Besides, 13,321 people have tested positive for

India sees 38,164 covid-19 cases, 499 deaths in 24-hr

India recorded 38,164 new covid-19 cases in the 24 hours ending 8 am Monday, taking the total tally to over 3.11 crore.  Out of these, active cases declined to 4.21 lakh while recoveries touch 3.03 crore.  With 499 new fatalities, the death toll is now over 4.14 lakh.