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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
320 arrested, 208 fined for violating Covid-19 restrictions in Dhaka city
At least 320 people were arrested and 208 people were fined on the second day of the seven-day "strict lockdown" in the capital for defying Covid-19 restrictions and health guidelines.
2 July 2021, 13:30 PM
Sylhet division sees highest number of coronavirus cases in a day
Sylhet division has recorded the highest number of coronavirus cases in a day after 215 people tested positive in four districts of the division in 24 hours till this morning.
2 July 2021, 09:34 AM
Covid-19: 13 dead in Bogura in 25 hours, ‘high flow nasal cannula shortage reported’
In 25 hours, 13 people have died in the Covid-19 units of Bogura’s Mohammad Ali Hospital and Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital.
2 July 2021, 09:11 AM
Covid-19: Record 143 deaths, 8,301 new cases in 24 hours
One hundred and forty-three people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours (till 8am today), according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
1 July 2021, 13:51 PM
Rafe Sadnan Adel to serve on World Ovarian Cancer Coalition’s Board of Directors
Journalist-turned communication professional Rafe Sadnan Adel has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition for the next three years starting tomorrow.
30 June 2021, 09:41 AM
16 more hospitalised in 24hrs as dengue cases rise: DGHS
Sixteen new dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals in Dhaka and other parts of the country in 24 hours until Tuesday morning amid a spike in the mosquito-borne disease during monsoon.
29 June 2021, 14:38 PM
11 Covid-19 patients die in 2 Khulna hospitals in 24 hours
Eleven people died of Covid-19 at two hospitals in Khulna in the last 24 hours till 8am today.
28 June 2021, 05:00 AM
Differences in countries’ COVID-19 guidelines created confusion
New research revealed that variation in national and international guidelines on respiratory protection created confusion among healthcare professionals.
26 June 2021, 18:00 PM
One in 100 deaths is by suicide
Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, according to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) latest estimates. Every year,
26 June 2021, 18:00 PM
SARS-Cov-2 infections may trigger antibody responses against multiple virus proteins
All coronaviruses produce four primary structural proteins and multiple nonstructural proteins. However, the majority of antibody-based SARS-CoV-2
26 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Machine learning identifies new brain network signature of major depression
Machine learning is a method of data analysis that automates analytical model building. It is a branch of artificial intelligence based on the idea that
26 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Factors determining the 3rd wave of COVID-19 in Bangladesh
As cases of COVID-19 begin to peak in some parts of Bangladesh, health experts say a variety of factors, including the potential to develop
26 June 2021, 18:00 PM
9 Covid-19 patients die in Khulna hospitals in 24 hours
Nine Covid-19 patients died in two Khulna hospitals during 24 hours till this morning.
26 June 2021, 06:27 AM
US drug regulator adds warning about rare heart inflammation to Pfizer, Moderna Covid-19 shots
The US drug regulator on Friday added a warning to the literature that accompanies Pfizer Inc/BioNTech and Moderna Covid-19 vaccine shots to indicate the rare risk of heart inflammation after its use.
26 June 2021, 02:19 AM