COVID-19
COVID-19 can't crush human rights, UN gathering declares
In a diminished spotlight because of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading human rights defenders on Friday urged people in these fractured times to connect through politics — and vote, too.
Biman resumes flights to Singapore on October 1
Biman Bangladeshi Airlines on Friday announced the resumption of flight operations on Dhaka-Singapore route from October 1, following a disruption of several months over the coronavirus pandemic.
How easily does coronavirus spread among children?
Amid increasing coronavirus cases and apprehensions that the situation may deteriorate in upcoming winter, the authorities concerned in Bangladesh are in a fix about whether to reopen educational institutions that may expose the children to the virus.
Coronavirus: Global caseload exceeds 32 mn
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 32 million on Friday, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
How can you tell the difference between flu and COVID-19?
Influenza and COVID-19 have similar symptoms that people may need to get tested to know what’s making them miserable.
Coronavirus vaccine to be ready by early 2021: Chinese company
A Chinese pharmaceutical company said Thursday the coronavirus vaccine should be ready by early next year for distribution worldwide, including the United States.
Covid-19: Russia sees highest daily jump since July
Russia has reported 6,595 new coronavirus cases, the highest daily surge since July, reports AP.
Corona second-wave warning ‘mysterious’, says BNP
BNP on Thursday alleged that the sudden warnings by the Prime Minister and other ministers about the second wave of coronavirus look mysterious when the official statistics suggest a decline in both the infection and fatality of the virus.
Quarantine ordered for 2,500 students at elite Swiss school
Health authorities in Switzerland have ordered a quarantine for a staggering 2,500 students at a prestigious hospitality management school in the city of Lausanne after “significant outbreaks" of the coronavirus that are a suspected byproduct of off-campus partying.
How can I tell the difference between flu and COVID-19?
It’s impossible to tell without a test. Influenza and COVID-19 have such similar symptoms, you may need to get tested to know what's making you miserable.