Sunday, 17 Nov, 2024

Health

Over 30k new corona cases, 391 deaths; tally over 98.57 lakh in India 

India recorded 30,254 new cases in the 24 hours ending 8 am Sunday, taking the country’s total tally to over 98.57 lakh. Out of the total cases, over 3.56 cases are active while over 93.57 lakh people have recovered after testing positive. With 391 new fatalities, the death toll now

Covid: First round of US vaccinations to begin on Monday

The US public will start receiving the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine from Monday after it was authorised for emergency use, officials say. The first three million doses of the vaccine would be shipped "across all states" this weekend, said Gen Gustave Perna, who is

Bangladesh sees 34 deaths, 1,329 corona cases in 24-hr

Bangladesh today confirmed 34 deaths from the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 7,020.  According to the Health authorities, 1,329 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of

India’s tally breaches 98 lakh with over 30,000 new cases, 442 deaths

India’s Covid-19 caseload went past 98 lakh after the country recorded 30,006 new cases in the 24 hours ending 8 am Saturday.  Out of the total 98,26,775 cases, over 3.59 cases are active while over 93.24 lakh people have recovered after testing positive.  With 442

Covid: FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for emergency use in US

The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use. The agency said the authorisation was a "significant milestone" in the pandemic, which taken more than 295,000 lives in the US. The vaccine, which offers up to 95%

Bangladesh sees 19 deaths, 1,884 corona cases in 24-hr

Bangladesh today confirmed 19 deaths from the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 6,986.  According to the Health authorities, 1,884 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of

World carbon dioxide emissions drop 7% in pandemic-hit 2020

A locked-down pandemic-struck world cut its carbon dioxide emissions this year by 7 per cent, the biggest drop ever, new preliminary figures show. The Global Carbon Project, an authoritative group of dozens of international scientists who track emissions, calculated that the world will

US experts vote to approve Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine

US experts voted on Thursday to recommend granting emergency approval for Pfizer-BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine, paving the way for America to become the next country to move ahead with mass immunisation. It comes as the worst-hit country in the world logged nearly 6,000 virus

Connect the Dots handovers 25 thousand masks to CMP  

Charity Organization Connect the Dots Foundation has provided surgical masks to the members of Chittagong Metropoliton police (CMP).  Tanvir Shahriar Rimon, Founder of Connect the Dots handed over 25000 pieces quality surgical masks to CMP Comissioner Saleh Mohammad Tanvir on

Bangladesh sees 37 deaths, 1,861 corona cases in 24-hr

Bangladesh today confirmed 37 deaths from the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 6,967.  According to the Health authorities, 1,861 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of

Canada approves Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine ​​​​​​​

Canada's health regulator has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, the day after the UK became the first country in the world to roll it out. Health Canada called the authorisation a "milestone" in the country's fight against coronavirus. The agency said

India reports 31,521 new Covid-19 cases, total 97,67,371

With a single-day rise of 31,521 infections, the total number of cases in India stood at 97,67,371 on Thursday.  As many as 412 fatalities pushed the toll to 1,41,772. At present, the total number of active cases is 3,72,293 while 92,53,306 people have recovered so far. The

India sees 32,080 new Covid-19 infections, total 97,35,850

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said putting up posters or signs outside the homes of Covid-positive patients was no longer required unless there was direction from a competent authority.  The apex court said posters could be affixed in specific cases by authorities under the

Bangladesh sees 24 deaths, 2,159 corona cases in 24-hr

Bangladesh today confirmed 24 deaths from the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 6,930.  According to the Health authorities, 2,159 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of

Four lions test positive for Covid-19 at Barcelona Zoo

Four Lions at Barcelona Zoo in Spain have tested positive for coronavirus, veterinary officials say. Three females named Zala, Nima and Run Run and one male called Kiumbe were tested after displaying mild symptoms. Two staff members also tested positive for the virus, the zoo said.

Covid: Biden vows 100m vaccinations for US in first 100 days

US President-elect Joe Biden has set a goal of 100 million Covid vaccinations in his first 100 days in office. He said his first months in office would not end the outbreak and gave few details on rollout strategy but he said he would change the course of Covid-19. Introducing his

Bangladesh sees 32 deaths, 2,202 corona cases in 24-hr

Bangladesh today confirmed 32 deaths from the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 6,906.  According to the Health authorities, 2,202 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of

90-yr-old woman first to receive Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine in UK

A 90-year-old woman has become the first person to be given a Covid jab as part of the mass vaccination programme being rolled out across the UK. Margaret Keenan, who turns 91 next week, said it was the "best early birthday present". She was given the injection at 06:31

26,567 fresh COVID-19 cases, 385 more die In India

India recorded 26,567 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of active coronavirus cases in the country to 3,83,866, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday.  With 39,045 new recoveries, the number of overall recovered COVID-19

Bangladesh sees 36 deaths, 2,198 corona cases in 24-hr

Bangladesh today confirmed 36 deaths from the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 6,874.  According to the Health authorities, 2,198 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of