CoronaVirus in Bangladesh - Updates & Discussion

[Pakistani Fighter]

Total test number in last 24 hours are 1905.
http://m.theindependentbd.com//post/244302

@UKBengali, Bangladesh is at number 46 now on death count. That's not good. Many private hospitals were rejecting taking coronavirus patients. Now after last declaration if Hasina don't know the latest news.

Thats worrying. You guys have high population density too

 

[VikingRaider]

Thats worrying. You guys have high population density too

Yes. And in Bangladesh majority of middle class people take private clinic treatment, because they don't find govt hospital service appealing. And after coronavirus infection this facility is limited.

I don't blame the doctors as they are also human being. However Hasina declared packages for doctors and and assured their safety. Let's see what is next.

 

[namefield_empty]

And in Bangladesh majority of middle class people take private clinic treatment

If what you say is true then this is very worrying. This would be unimaginable in my country.

Private hospitals terminating doctors amid trade slump

https://www.newagebd.net/article/104365/private-hospitals-terminating-doctors-amid-trade-slump

 

[Pakistani Fighter]

This would be unimaginable in my country.

your government clinics are good?

 

[namefield_empty]

your government clinics are good?

Yes, they are. Better than your private care centres in Pakistan.

 

[Pakistani Fighter]

Yes, they are. Better than your private care centres in Pakistan.

Its not You Shameless Hindu

 

[VikingRaider]

If what you say is true then this is very worrying. This would be unimaginable in my country.

Private hospitals terminating doctors amid trade slump

https://www.newagebd.net/article/104365/private-hospitals-terminating-doctors-amid-trade-slump

Well yes, it's a matter of worry. However despite having many disagreement we always agree on one thing and that is Indian medical service is far superior to it's neighbouring countries and also actually world class. Also we know that the govt of India is uncompromising about medical services, and that's the reason lots of people from developed world visit India to take inexpensive but world class medical services.

Unfortunately we have miles to go to achieve this kind of services. Surely Bangladesh govt hospitals are developing in this AL regime compare to past days, but still we have long way to go.

 

[namefield_empty]

Its not You Shameless Hindu

Out of your mind? Nothing shameful in being a Hindu, are you ashamed to be a Muslim?

Coming to the point, infrastructure and personnel in state run Government tertiary medical centres in India is far far ahead of the best private centres in Pakistan. The gulf widens further if we take into consideration the Central Medical institutions and privately owned health care centres.

Despite having many disagreement we always agree on one thing and that is Indian medical service is far superior to it's neighbouring countries and also actually world class. Also we know that the govt of India is uncompromising about medical services, and that's the reason lots of people from developed world visit India to take inexpensive but world class medical services.

Unfortunately we have miles to go to achieve this kind of services. Surely Bangladesh govt hospitals are developing in this AL regime compare to past days, but still we have long way to go.

Touche, and much appreciated.

 

[UKBengali]

Total test number in last 24 hours are 1905.
http://m.theindependentbd.com//post/244302

@UKBengali, Bangladesh is at number 46 now on death count. That's not good. Many private hospitals were rejecting taking coronavirus patients. Now after last declaration if Hasina don't know the latest news.

There is nothing yet to worry about yet.

Nearly 2000 people were tested in last 24 hours and that is twice what happened 4 days ago and 20 times what happened just 10 days ago.

More people are getting "infected" as so many more people are being tested now than before.

Most important things to note is that testing is ramping up steadily and puts paid to those shameless trolls who said last week that BD does not test anyone and now it is on the same level per capita as both India and Pakistan.

Death toll of 7 in last day is no more than normal variability. Out of 1,012 people confirmed positive, 46 have died and so the "death rate" is now below 5% which is massively down from 10% just this time last week. The numbers will continue to go down as the number of people being tested accelerates upwards.

Let us compare BD with say the UK in how the number of recorded deaths have increased since the first one was recorded:

BD:

UK:

First death recorded in BD was on March 22 and by April 14, 7 people died.
We go from 1 death to 7 in 21 days in BD.

First death recorded in UK was on March 14 and by April 8, nearly 1000 people a day died.
We go from 1 death to nearly 1000 deaths in 21 days in UK.

This is 21 days of data from first recorded death and so we can think that we are seeing at least some accuracy in how the final trend will play out.

I will emphasise why I think that countries like BD will be less affected than say UK:

1. "Lockdown" has come at lot earlier in the pandemic in BD than in UK.
2. BD has much younger population that will be far more resilient to infection.
3. BD has much warmer weather than UK and this will rapidly degrade Covid-19 in the hot daytime sun.


The above will more than offset the overcrowding and lack of resources that BD has.

 

[VikingRaider]

There is nothing yet to worry about yet.

Nearly 2000 people were tested in last 24 hours and that is twice what happened 4 days ago and 20 times what happened just 10 days ago.

More people are getting "infected" as so many more people are being tested now than before.

Most important things to note is that testing is ramping up steadily and puts paid to those shameless trolls who said last week that BD does not test anyone and now it is on the same level per capita as both India and Pakistan.

Death toll of 7 in last day is no more than normal variability. Out of 1,012 people confirmed positive, 46 have died and so the "death rate" is now below 5% which is massively down from 10% just this time last week. The numbers will continue to go down as the number of people being tested accelerates upwards.

Let us compare BD with say the UK in how the number of recorded deaths have increased since the first one was recorded:

BD:

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UK:

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First death recorded in BD was on March 22 and by April 14, 7 people died.
We go from 1 death to 7 in 21 days in BD.

First death recorded in UK was on March 14 and by April 8, nearly 1000 people a day died.
We go from 1 death to nearly 1000 deaths in 21 days in UK.

This is 21 days of data from first recorded death and so we can think that we are seeing at least some accuracy in how the final trend will play out.

I will emphasise why I think that countries like BD will be less affected than say UK:

1. "Lockdown" has come at lot earlier in the pandemic in BD than in UK.
2. BD has much younger population that will be far more resilient to infection.
3. BD has much warmer weather than UK and this will rapidly degrade Covid-19 in the hot daytime sun.


The above will more than offset the overcrowding and lack of resources that BD has.

I am not worried because of the act of govt. I am worried because of the idiotic behavior of our people. It's not possible for govt to keep an eye on every inch of 57000 sq miles if you are not conscious about Covid 19.

Besides now coronavirus spread over 37 districts, how do we know that other people aren't bearing the virus, it's a question. Many Italy return people are still not captured as far I know. It's a matter of worry.

But what is really painful that only 42 people recovered and 56 died. Still I would say yes infection rate didn't increase. But the news of news portals are making me worried. Please take a look here. The news can make people more worried I think. People shouldn't have line for food, but food should be sent to their house. Surely govt should take steps and take it right now.

https://www.banglainsider.com/bangladesh/54301/মহামারী-অনির্দিষ্ট-লকডাউনসহ-৫-প্রস্তাব

And also this one
https://www.banglainsider.com/bangladesh/54293/কোথায়-গিয়ে-দাঁড়াবে-করোনা-রোগীর-সংখ্যা
Beating isn't enough, if people disobey lockdown after several warning, they should be taken into custody.
@UKBengali

 

[UKBengali]

I am not worried because of the act of govt. I am worried because of the idiotic behavior of our people. It's not possible for govt to keep an eye on every inch of 57000 sq miles if you are not conscious about Covid 19.

Besides now coronavirus spread over 37 districts, how do we know that other people aren't bearing the virus, it's a question. Many Italy return people are still not captured as far I know. It's a matter of worry.

But what is really painful that only 42 people recovered and 56 died. Still I would say yes infection rate didn't increase. But the news of news portals are making me worried. Please take a look here. The news can make people more worried I think. People shouldn't have line for food, but food should be sent to their house. Surely govt should take steps and take it right now.

https://www.banglainsider.com/bangladesh/54301/মহামারী-অনির্দিষ্ট-লকডাউনসহ-৫-প্রস্তাব

And also this one
https://www.banglainsider.com/bangladesh/54293/কোথায়-গিয়ে-দাঁড়াবে-করোনা-রোগীর-সংখ্যা
Beating isn't enough, if people disobey lockdown after several warning, they should be taken into custody.
@UKBengali

Even in the UK, it is not possible to home deliver food to everyone - 85% of shopping is still done in shops.

Only China had the ability to home deliver to it's quarantined population in Wuhan and that was only one city of 10-12 million in a country of 1.4 billion.

You may be surprised at the amount of parties that the police in just one city of 550,000 in UK broke up over the last week - 660!

Nothing can be perfect and we can see that BD government is doing what it can with the resources it has - yes adjustments can be made and they will be within BD's capacity.

 

[UKBengali]

https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2020/04/15/coronavirus-4-more-die-in-bangladesh

Coronavirus: Bangladesh records 219 new cases, total death toll 50
Kohinur Khyum Tithila

• Published at 02:42 pm April 15th, 2020

Photo: Bigstock

With the new deaths, the total number of deaths from the deadly virus now stands at 50

Bangladesh’s death toll from coronavirus has risen to 50 with four more deaths, and recorded its highest single-day increase with 219 new cases in the last 24 hours.

The total number of coronavirus cases in the country now stands at 1,231.

Health Minister Zahid Maleque made the announcement daily online health bulletin by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Wednesday.



At the same time, seven cases had recovered fully, taking the number of recovered cases in the country to 49.

The DGHS bulletin also said a total of 1,740 samples were tested over the same period.

@Atlas

 

[Black_cats]

Bangladesh reports four more deaths, 219 fresh cases from COVID-19

https://www.bssnews.net/?p=376248


DHAKA, April 15, 2020 (BSS) – Bangladesh today reported four more deaths from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) overnight and the highest number of 219 fresh positive cases in a single day since its first detection in the country on March 8.

“Four more COVID-19 patients, including a physician, died in the last 24 hours in the country, raising the death toll from the pandemic to 50, “Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque told a virtual media briefing at the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in the city through joining it online.

The minister said 219 more people were infected by the lethal virus in the country during the time which took the total number of COVID-19 positive cases to 1231.

DGHS Director General Prof Dr Abul Kalam Azad and Additional Director General (admin) Prof Nasima Sultana also addressed the briefing.

 

[VikingRaider]

https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2020/04/15/coronavirus-4-more-die-in-bangladesh

Coronavirus: Bangladesh records 219 new cases, total death toll 50
Kohinur Khyum Tithila

• Published at 02:42 pm April 15th, 2020

Photo: Bigstock

With the new deaths, the total number of deaths from the deadly virus now stands at 50

Bangladesh’s death toll from coronavirus has risen to 50 with four more deaths, and recorded its highest single-day increase with 219 new cases in the last 24 hours.

The total number of coronavirus cases in the country now stands at 1,231.

Health Minister Zahid Maleque made the announcement daily online health bulletin by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Wednesday.



At the same time, seven cases had recovered fully, taking the number of recovered cases in the country to 49.

The DGHS bulletin also said a total of 1,740 samples were tested over the same period.

@Atlas

That's good news Bhai. Death number reduced. I hope everything will be in our control inshallah. But perhaps you were right. We should wait this full month to reach a conclusion.

 

[UKBengali]

https://www.dhakatribune.com/health...ans-multi-sector-initiative-to-expand-testing

Coronavirus: Bangladesh plans multi-sector initiative to expand testing
Syed Samiul Basher Anik

• Published at 12:15 pm April 15th, 2020

Bigstock

PCR laboratories of private hospitals, universities will be used for Covid-19 testing

Getting tested for coronavirus in Bangladesh has not been an easy task for many suspected cases, as the health authorities kept it quite limited since the first cases were reported on March 8.

Gradually, only 17 institutions were allowed for coronavirus testing since March 8.

But, amid much criticism from different quarters, the health authorities finally decided to go for a multi-sector-approach to add new institutions for Covid-19 testing, allowing some private hospitals to conduct tests for the virus.

It will also use Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] testing labs under different universities and ministries of agriculture and livestock, to enhance testing facilities.

Currently, nine labs in Dhaka and eight labs in different districts are conducting Covid-19 tests for suspected cases.

11 new institutions to launch tests

The government has decided to introduce coronavirus testing facilities at 11 hospitals to get more test results.

Among the hospitals, five will be in Dhaka and six in other districts, Dr Nasima Sultana, additional director general [admin] of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said.

The hospitals include Kurmitola General Hospital, Sir Salimullah Medical College (Mitford Hospital), Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College, Mugda Medical College, and Sheikh Russell Gastroliver Institute in Dhaka.

The other six facilities outside Dhaka are at Chittagong Medical College, Comilla Medical College, Faridpur Medical College, Kushtia Medical College, M Abdur Rahim Medical College in Dinajpur, and Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College in Bogra.

“Sample testing will begin at these 11 institutions within a few days,” said Nasima.

Private hospitals to be allowed also

The government has also decided to include some private hospitals and institutions to use their PCR machines for the coronavirus testing.

“Based on certain conditions, private hospitals and institutions having PCR laboratories will be brought under the testing mechanism,” Nasima said.



The DGHS has requested the interested institutions with PCR lab facilities to contact this number 01313791149.

Neighbouring countries India and Pakistan have already brought private hospitals into their national response plans in anticipation of the threat of community transmission, while Bangladesh is lagging behind.

Bangladesh Private Medical College Association (BPMCA) has long been urging the government to allow a fixed number of private hospitals having capacity to conduct Covid-19 tests to enhance the testing capacity.

“Aimed at gradually increasing the number of testing labs, the government also decided to use PCR labs under different universities and under the ministries of agriculture and livestock,” Nasima further added.

Where can you test for Covid-19 at the moment?

Free tests for the detection of Covid-19 infection are now being conducted in 17 labs, according to officials at the DGHS.

In Dhaka, tests can be done at the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), National Polio, Measles and Rubella Laboratory in Institute of Public Health (NPML-IPH), Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Child Health Research Foundation under Dhaka Shishu Hospital, Dhaka Medical College, Institute for Developing Science and Health Initiatives [non-profitable], National Institute of Laboratory Medicine and Referral Centre (NILMRC), and the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b).

The Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) is conducting tests for the members of armed forces.

Outside of Dhaka, Bangladesh Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases in Chittagong, Khulna Medical College, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, Mymensingh Medical College, Rajshahi Medical College, Rangpur Medical College, Sher-e-Bangla Medical College in Barisal, and Cox's Bazar Medical College are conducting tests for Covid-19.

Covid-19 at a glance

The coronavirus first broke out in China’s Wuhan in December last year. The Covid-19, a severe acute respiratory illness caused by a new strain of coronavirus named Sars-CoV-2, since then has quickly spread throughout the world, becoming a pandemic in less than three months.

The health authorities in Bangladesh reported the first Covid-19 cases on March 8.

As of Tuesday, 1,012 people had tested positive for the extremely contagious disease in the country, including 46 who have died.

@Atlas