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India reports 7,992 Covid cases, 393 deaths in 24 hours

India reported 7,992 fresh COVID-19 cases and 393 deaths in the last 24 hours, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.  As per the COVID bulletin, India's active caseload currently stands at 93,277, the lowest in 559 days.  The active caseload accounts for

India's Delhi reports 2nd Omicron case, total at 33

Delhi logged its second case of Omicron as a traveller who returned from Zimbabwe tested positive. With the latest infection, India has so far logged 33 cases of the new variant that has sparked fresh worry worldwide. Here is your ten-point cheat sheet on this big story: Vaccines

Bangladesh records no Covid deaths in last 24 hours

Bangladesh on Thursday (Dec 9) reported no deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours keeping the number of total deaths to 28,016. Besides, 262 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 1,578,550.

India records 9,419 Covid cases, 159 deaths in 24 hours 

India recorded 9,419 new Covid cases on Thursday -- a daily spike that's 11.6 per cent higher than the previous day.  This took the active caseload to 94,742. At least 159 deaths were also recorded in the day. Meanwhile, a World Health Organization official said the Omicron

Bangladesh sees 277 Covid cases, 6 deaths in last 24-hr

Bangladesh on Monday (Dec 8) reported Six deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours keeping the number of total deaths to 28,016. Besides, 277 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 15,78288.

Bangladesh sees 277 Covid cases, 4 deaths in last 24-hr

Bangladesh on Monday (Dec 6) reported four deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours keeping the number of total deaths to 28,005. Besides, 277 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 15,77,720.

Bangladesh sees 197 Covid cases, 6 deaths in last 24-hr

Bangladesh on Sunday (Dec 5) reported six deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours keeping the number of total deaths to 28,001. Besides, 197 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 15,77,443.

Bangladesh sees 176 Covid cases, 6 deaths in last 24-hr

Bangladesh on Saturday (Dec 4) reported six deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours keeping the number of total deaths to 27,995. Besides, 176 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 1,577,246.

Hong Kong University scientists 1st in Asia to isolate Omicron variant

Scientists at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have become the first in Asia to succeed in isolating the new Omicron coronavirus variant from clinical samples, the university said. "Researchers at the Department of Microbiology at The University of Hong Kong have succeeded in the

India reports 8,603 Covid cases, 415 deaths in 24 hours

India logged a daily spike of 8,603 Covid cases on Saturday, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,46,24,360.  India also recorded 415 new deaths, pushing the total death count to 4,70,530. The active cases increased to 99,974, according to the latest Health Ministry

Bangladesh sees 261 Covid cases, 3 deaths in last 24-hr

Bangladesh on Thursday (Dec 2) reported three deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours keeping the number of total deaths to 27,986. Besides, 261 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to

Trigger of rare blood clots with AstraZeneca Covid jab found 

Scientists believe they have found "the trigger" that leads to extremely rare blood clots after the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine. The team - in Cardiff and the US - have shown in exquisite detail how a protein in the blood is attracted to a key component of the vaccine.

India reports 9,765 corona cases, 477 deaths in 24 hours

With 9,765 new coronavirus infections in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 3,46,06,541, while the active cases increased to 99,763, according to the Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. During the same period, 8,548 recoveries were reported throughout the

Bangladesh sees 282 Covid cases, 2 deaths in last 24-hr

Bangladesh on Wednesday (Dec 1) reported two deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours keeping the number of total deaths to 27,983. Besides, 282 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 1,576,616.

India reports 8,954 Covid cases, 267 deaths in 24 hours

India reported 8,954 new coronavirus cases and 267 related fatalities on Wednesday, pushing the overall case tally to 3,45,96,776 and the death count to 4,69,247, according to the Health Ministry bulletin. During the same period, 10,207 recoveries were reported throughout the

Bangladesh sees 273 Covid cases, one death in last 24-hr

Bangladesh on Tuesday (Nov 30) reported two deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours keeping the number of total deaths to 27,981. Besides, 273 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 1,576,334.

Omicron: WHO warns of 'high infection risk' around globe

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Omicron coronavirus variant poses a high risk of infection surges around the globe. The variant could lead to severe consequences in some regions, the WHO said on Monday. The head of the organisation, Dr Tedros Adhanom

Kinnor Kahon: An Awareness Initiative on Transgender Issues

The Standing Committee on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights including HIV and AIDS (SCORA), Bangladesh Medical Students' Society (BMSS Bangladesh) with the collaboration of Bandhu Social Welfare Society organized the event 'Kinnor Kahon' to celebrate the Transgender

Bangladesh sees 227 Covid cases, 2 deaths in last 24-hr

Bangladesh on Monday (Nov 29) reported two deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours keeping the number of total deaths to 27,980. Besides, 227 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 1,576,061.

WHO criticizes travel bans on southern African countries

The World Health Organization on Sunday urged countries around the world not to impose flight bans on southern African nations due to concerns over the new omicron variant. WHO's regional director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, called on countries to follow science and international