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Bangladesh sees 30 deaths, 2,809 corona cases in 24-hr

Bangladesh today confirmed 30 deaths from coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 8,720. According to the Health authorities, 2,809 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the

US trial of AstraZeneca Covid vaccine confirms safety

Results from the long-awaited US trial of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine are out and confirm that the shot is both safe and highly effective. More than 32,000 volunteers took part, mostly in America, but also in Chile and Peru. The vaccine was 79% effective against stopping

Alleged Chinese hand: Sri Lanka approves Sinopharm vaccine for emergency use

Sri Lanka under alleged Chinese pressure has approved the emergency use of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine (also known as BBIBP-CorV). The approval was granted by National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA), State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Prof.

Bangladesh: $500 million World Bank financing for COVID-19 vaccination for 54 million people

Washington: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved $500 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to help Bangladesh vaccinate 54 million people against COVID-19. The additional financing to the COVID-19 Emergency Response and

Bangladesh sees 22 deaths, 2,172 corona cases in 24-hr

Bangladesh today confirmed 22 deaths from coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 8,690. According to the Health authorities, 2,172 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the

With 43,846 Covid Cases, India Sees Biggest Daily Rise In Nearly 4 Months

New Delhi: India has added 43,846 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, setting another highest daily-high in nearly four months, amid a worrying surge in Covid cases. The Coronavirus infection has prompted states like Punjab, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to

Imran Khan's wife also tests positive for Covid-19

Pakistan's first lady Bushra Bibi on Saturday tested positive for coronavirus, hours after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan contracted the virus. Earlier in the day, it was reported that PM Imran Khan had tested positive for the virus and was currently in home isolation. He was

Nepali Ambassador to India praises New Delhi's vaccination programme

New Delhi: Nepal's Ambassador to India has described New Delhi's COVID-19 vaccination programme as 'wonderful'. Nilambar Acharya told Indian news agency ANI: "India's vaccine programme is wonderful. India is a vaccine power. We are thankful to India for a

Bangladesh sees 26 deaths, 1,868 corona cases in 24-hr

Bangladesh today confirmed 26 deaths from coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 8,668. According to the Health authorities, 1,868 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the

Pakistan PM Imran Khan tests positive for Covid-19

New Delhi: Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested positive for coronavirus, the country's top officer of health services has tweeted. Mr Khan has isolated himself at home, said Faisal Sultan, Special Assistant to the Pakistani PM on health services. "PM Imran Khan has

France and Poland impose new lockdown measures 

France and Poland have reintroduced partial lockdowns as both countries battle a sharp rise in Covid infections in recent weeks. Some 21 million people in 16 areas of France, including the capital Paris, are affected as the country fears a third wave. In Poland, non-essential shops,

Corona case: Bangladesh sees highest daily count in 3 months

Bangladesh reported the highest number of cases detected in a single day within the past three months as 2,187 people were diagnosed with the disease in last 24 hours.  The latest data showed a 10.45% infection rate and the number of total cases reached at 564,939 in the country.

Bangladesh sees 11 deaths, 1,865 corona cases in 24-hr

Bangladesh today confirmed 11 deaths from coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 8,608. According to the Health authorities, 1,865 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the

Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid jab safe: UK minister

The Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine is safe, the health secretary has said, after some European nations paused its use amid concern over blood clots. Matt Hancock urged people to "listen to the regulators" and to "get the jab" as soon as they got the opportunity.

Bangladesh sees 26 deaths, 1,719 corona cases in 24-hr

Bangladesh today confirmed 26 deaths from coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 8,597. According to the Health authorities, 1,719 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the

AstraZeneca vaccine: Safety experts to review jab

Vaccine safety experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) are meeting on Tuesday to review the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab, after several European countries halted their rollouts. There have been a number of cases in Europe of blood clots reported after the vaccine was administered.

Cambodian leaders take shot of India-made Covid-19 vaccine

Phnom Penh: Several Cambodian leaders have taken a shot of AstraZeneca's 'Made-in-India' CoviShield COVID-19 vaccines. The leaders include President of National Assembly Heng Samrin, President of Senate Say Chhum, Deputy PM of National Assembly Samdech Heng Samrin. India

Bangladesh sees highest covid-19 deaths in 3 months

Bangladesh reported its highest daily number of coronavirus-related deaths in three months on Monday (March 15) as new infections continued to climb. The country has confirmed 26 deaths from coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 8,571. According to

Bangladesh sees 18 deaths, 1,159 corona cases in 24-hr

Bangladesh today confirmed 18 deaths from coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 8,545. According to the Health authorities, 1,159 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the

Pakistanis among forefront of nations rejecting vaccination

KARACHI: IPSOS survey finds Pakistanis leading among nations resisting vaccination shots against the coronavirus. According to the survey, 21 per cent Pakistanis opposed vaccination, followed by 11 pc Americans and 10 pc Italians. According to the poll, 61 pc favoured vaccination, 15