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Covid-19 cases keep rising in Barishal, 343 new infections in 24 hours
At least 343 more were diagnosed with Covid-19 in Barishal division in 24 hours (till 9 am today). During this time, three people died with Covid-19 infection and symptoms.
4 July 2021, 11:03 AM
15 die at Covid units of 3 Khulna hospitals in 24 hours
Fifteen people died while undergoing treatment at the Covid units of three Khulna hospitals in the last 24 hours till 8:00am today.
4 July 2021, 05:56 AM
Ensuring zero separation for a better newborn outcome
The premature newborns are sometimes inevitably kept separated from their mothers for their compulsory care in the newborn-care nurseries or intensive care units. In Bangladesh's cultural trend, families and friends usually rush to adore the newborns immediately after their birth. Sometimes the newborn is kept apart from the mother to ensure her relaxed rest.
3 July 2021, 18:00 PM
No vacant ICU bed in Rangpur division
With the massive surge of Covid-19 patients in the eight districts of Rangpur division, authorities of two major Covid treatment hospitals in Dinajpur and Rangpur have stopped taking patients with acute symptoms, as all ICU (Intensive Care Unit) beds remain occupied.
3 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Researchers trial magnetic ‘lockjaw’ against obesity
New Zealand researchers have created a weight-loss device that uses magnets to clamp a patient's jaw together -- hailing it as a new tool against obesity despite critics likening it to an instrument of medieval torture.
3 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Covid-19 Pandemic: World battles Delta variant
Russia reported its fifth record for daily Covid-19 deaths in a row yesterday, as countries around the world rushed to contain the rapid spread of the highly contagious Delta variant.
3 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Know how you can get Giardiasis
Giardiasis is a common diarrhoeal disease, predominantly found at the commencement of monsoon. It is a parasitic disease caused by the parasite Giardia duodenalis, also known as Giardia lamblia and Giardia intestinalis. Giardia infects the small intestine which later causes diarrhoea. Giardia can be found in every region of the earth.
3 July 2021, 18:00 PM
It is common for pets to catch COVID-19 from their owners
COVID-19 is common in pet cats and dogs whose owners have the virus, according to new research being presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) held online this year.
3 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Tofacitinib may be beneficial for hospitalised patients with COVID-19 pneumonia
In patients hospitalised with COVID-19, excess inflammation generally underlies clinical progression. By reducing cytokine production, Janus kinase (Jak) inhibitors tamp down inflammation.
3 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Selfitis: the selfie caused mental disorder
Selfie is a well-known word in the modern world of social media violence.
3 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Russia's Covid-19 death toll hits record high for fifth day
Russia on Saturday reported 697 coronavirus-related deaths, the most confirmed in a single day since the pandemic began and the fifth day in a row it has set that record.
3 July 2021, 16:15 PM
Got indications on more vaccines for Bangladesh: foreign minister
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said there are positive indications from several countries regarding supplies of more Covid-19 vaccine doses for Bangladesh.
3 July 2021, 09:14 AM
Moderna vaccines ‘gift from Americans’ for Bangladesh: US ambassador
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl Miller has said that the 2.5 million doses of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine that arrived in Dhaka last night and this morning are gift from the American people and its only objective is to save lives.
3 July 2021, 09:10 AM
S Alam Group donates 20 sets of high-flow nasal cannula to 2 Bogura hospitals
S Alam Group has donated 20 sets of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) to Bogura’s Mohammad Ali Hospital and Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital to resolve their needs.
3 July 2021, 08:22 AM
Covaxin 65.2% effective against Delta variant, says its maker Bharat Biotech
India’s indigenous Covid-19 vaccine “Covaxin” is overall 77.8 percent effective against the virus and offers 65.2 percent protection against the fast-spreading Delta variant, the jab’s manufacturer Bharat Biotech said today.
3 July 2021, 07:44 AM
No empty beds in Khulna hospitals’ Covid units, 11 dead in 24 hours
Eleven people have died in three separate hospitals in Khulna in 24 hours, till 8 am today.
3 July 2021, 06:59 AM
WHO recommends COVID-19 tests in schools to avoid closures
The World Health Organization said Friday that COVID-19 tests should be carried out in schools in some circumstances to avoid the “harmful” effects of closures and remote learning.
3 July 2021, 06:26 AM
Covid-19 positivity rate in Kushtia 41.48%, 7 dead in 24 hours
Seven people have died of Covid-19 in 24 hours, till this morning, in Kushtia.
3 July 2021, 05:28 AM
45 lakh doses of Moderna, Sinopharm vaccines arrive between last night and this morning
More doses of Moderna and Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccines arrived at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport this morning.
3 July 2021, 05:17 AM
Covid-19: 132 dead, positivity rate 28.27% in 24 hours
One hundred and thirty-two people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
2 July 2021, 13:32 PM