Coronavirus outbreak in China

Dhaka sends condolence as China observes mourning day

Bangladesh expresses deep condolences at the loss of lives due to the coronavirus outbreak in China as the country observes Mourning Day.

100-yr-old Chinese man with multiple health issues recovers from coronavirus

A 100-year-old Chinese man recovered from coronavirus and was discharged from the hospital on Saturday, according to state media reports, making him the oldest person to recover from the virus.

Coronavirus outbreak: 1,700 Chinese medics infected

The new coronavirus has infected 1,700 Chinese health workers and killed six, authorities said yesterday, as businesses struggled to balance containment measures with a return from an extended post-holiday break.

Coronavirus to affect Bangladesh’s tourism

Coronavirus outbreak in China, which has spread to two dozen countries, will negatively affect Bangladesh’s tourism and aviation sectors, a senior government official said yesterday.

Coronavirus cases fall, experts disagree whether peak is near

China reports its lowest number of new coronavirus cases since late January, lending weight to a prediction by its senior medical adviser that the outbreak could end by April.

Coronavirus outbreak: Khulna’s crab, eel trade losing Tk 4cr every day

Thousands of farmers and traders in Khulna region are incurring losses worth Tk four crore every day as crab and eel exports to China have been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.

No traveller can leave airport without coronavirus screening

Not only those coming from China, but all passengers will be screened at the airports from now on, Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) has stated.

No Chinese in Bangladesh or Bangladeshi in China infected with coronavirus: envoy

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming suggests all to remain alert but not to create any panic, saying that no Chinese national here and no Bangladesh national in China is infected with coronavirus.

Can’t rule out spread of coronavirus in Bangladesh yet: Sayeed Khokon

Underscoring the importance of taking precautions, outgoing Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sayeed Khokon says the possibility of coronavirus spread in Bangladesh cannot be ruled out yet.

February 8, 2020
February 8, 2020

No traveller can leave airport without coronavirus screening

Not only those coming from China, but all passengers will be screened at the airports from now on, Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) has stated.

February 6, 2020
February 6, 2020

No Chinese in Bangladesh or Bangladeshi in China infected with coronavirus: envoy

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming suggests all to remain alert but not to create any panic, saying that no Chinese national here and no Bangladesh national in China is infected with coronavirus.

February 6, 2020
February 6, 2020

Can’t rule out spread of coronavirus in Bangladesh yet: Sayeed Khokon

Underscoring the importance of taking precautions, outgoing Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sayeed Khokon says the possibility of coronavirus spread in Bangladesh cannot be ruled out yet.

February 6, 2020
February 6, 2020

Newborn becomes youngest person diagnosed with coronavirus

A newborn baby in China has been diagnosed with the new coronavirus just 30 hours after birth, the youngest case recorded so far, state media said.

February 5, 2020
February 5, 2020

Impact of coronavirus: onion, garlic, ginger prices rise

The prices of most everyday commodities including onion, ginger and garlic have risen at the country's largest wholesale market at Chattogram's Khatunganj, largely due to the spread of coronavirus in China.

February 5, 2020
February 5, 2020

Coronavirus keeps spreading

Three more Asian countries confirmed coronavirus infections yesterday among citizens who had not travelled to China, as Hong Kong reported its first death from the disease and millions more people in Chinese cities were ordered to stay indoors.

February 4, 2020
February 4, 2020

Japan quarantines cruise ship to test 3,700 on board after Hong Kong coronavirus case

Japanese officials begin screening more than 3,700 passengers and crew on a cruise ship quarantined off the port of Yokohama near Tokyo after a Hong Kong man who sailed on the vessel last month tested positive for coronavirus.

February 4, 2020
February 4, 2020

Hong Kong reports first coronavirus death as hospital workers escalate strike

Hong Kong reports its first coronavirus death, a 39-year-old male who had been suffering from an underlying illness and had visited China's Wuhan city in January, hospital staff says, marking the second death outside mainland China.

February 3, 2020
February 3, 2020

Built in 10 days, China’s 1000-bed hospital takes first patients

The first patients arrived today at a 1,000-bed hospital built in 10 days as part of China’s efforts to fight a new virus.

February 3, 2020
February 3, 2020

Hong Kong medics strike for China border closure over virus fears

Hundreds of Hong Kong medical workers have walked off their jobs, demanding the city close its border with China to reduce the coronavirus spreading -- with frontline staff threatening to follow suit in the coming days.