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3rd Omicron case detected in UK
Britain has recorded the third case of the newly identified Omicron coronavirus variant, the UK Health Security Agency said on Sunday, adding that the individual, who was no longer in Britain, was linked to travel to Southern Africa.
28 November 2021, 16:37 PM
'Int'l airports in the country to remain on high alert to contain Omicron'
The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism has directed the international airports in the country to remain on high alert to prevent the spread of the new Covid-19 variant Omicron.
28 November 2021, 16:04 PM
Face masks again mandatory in UK shops and on public transport
Britain on Saturday, November 27, 2021, announced tougher entry rules for all arriving passengers and the return of a masks mandate, after confirming its first two cases of the new Omicron strain of Covid-19.
28 November 2021, 12:24 PM
Dengue fever: 74 patients hospitalised in 24 hours
Seventy-four dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8:00 am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
28 November 2021, 11:53 AM
Ban travel from countries where new variant Omicron has spread: NTAC
The National Technical Advisory Committee (NTAC) on Covid-19 has recommended ban on travel from countries where the new variant Omicron has spread.
28 November 2021, 10:48 AM
3 Covid-19 deaths, 205 new cases recorded in 24 hours
Three people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
28 November 2021, 10:43 AM
How much lead in blood is too much?
Bangladesh is in the midst of mass poisoning. According to the Institute of Health Metrics Evaluation (IHME), currently, around 60 percent of all children in Bangladesh have blood lead poisoning. Their average blood lead label is more than 5 micrograms per decilitre. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), lead is a toxin even at very low concentrations and there is no “safe” level of lead exposure, particularly for children. Blood lead levels above 5 micrograms per decilitre are considered alarming, and a cause of urgent action. More than 10 million children in Bangladesh are severely poisoned by lead.
28 November 2021, 09:47 AM
2 South Africa returnees in India's Bengaluru Covid positive
As India braced to guard against the Omicron variant of Covid-19, two travellers who flew in from South Africa to the Indian IT hub of Bengaluru have tested positive for the virus and their samples have been sent for genome sequencing to ascertain the mutant, officials said.
28 November 2021, 05:11 AM
Pulmonary rehabilitation after hospitalisation for COPD exacerbations
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27 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Complex cardiovascular procedure successfully carried out by Evercare hospital Dhaka
First JCI-accredited hospital of Bangladesh, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, has recently reported the successful completion of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), a complex procedure in cardiovascular surgery, says a press release.
27 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Pandemic reform agenda is moving, but not fast or cohesive enough
The Co-Chairs of The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response presented their findings recently in the new report titled Losing Time: End this pandemic and secure the future.
27 November 2021, 18:00 PM
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A sinus stack usually involves pain in the forehead or between the eyes, upper teeth ache, heavy full face feeling, stuffed and congested nose. In addition, you may have a common complaint that sends many people to a doctor’s office.
27 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Coordinated action needed to tackle antimicrobial resistance
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27 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Alarm bells ring over new variant
The government is preparing to introduce travel bans on South Africa and other countries where the Omicron variant of coronavirus has been found.
27 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Two more die, 155 get Covid
Bangladesh yesterday reported 155 Covid-19 cases while the coronavirus claimed overnight two lives.
27 November 2021, 18:00 PM
World races to contain new Covid variant
Fears mounted yesterday that a highly-infectious new coronavirus strain was pushing its way into Europe as the world brought the shutters down to contain the new Omicron variant.
27 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Dengue fever: 87 hospitalised in 24 hours
At least 87 dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
27 November 2021, 16:42 PM
Two Omicron variant cases detected in UK
Two cases of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus have been detected in Britain, health minister Sajid Javid said on Saturday.
27 November 2021, 14:40 PM
100% of UAE population received one dose of Covid-19 vaccine: Ministry
One hundred percent of the United Arab Emirates' population has received at least one dose of a vaccine against Covid-19, the health ministry has said.
27 November 2021, 12:37 PM
61 Dutch travelers from South Africa Covid-19 positive, say authorities
Dutch health authorities said that 61 people who arrived in Amsterdam on two flights from South Africa on Friday tested positive for COVID-19, and they were conducting further testing early Saturday to see if any of the infections are with the recently discovered Omicron coronavirus variant.
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