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The apparent new symptom termed as “night sweats” is linked with the BA.5 strain of the Omicron variant and was discovered by Trinity College Dublin immunologist, Professor Luke O’Neill. Omicron’s new characteristic is evening drowsiness. This ‘Covidsomnia’ (COVID Insomnia) escalated as the virus-induced rise in stress and anxiety, Times of India reported. Who is at risk of sleep issues? Sleep ...

Bangladesh on Monday reported two Covid-19 deaths while it recorded 696 coronavirus positive cases during the same period. “Bangladesh reported 12.00 percent Covid-19 positive cases as 5,801 samples were tested during the last 24 hours,” a daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said. During the past 24 hours, the combined figure of coronavirus infection in Dhaka ...

Bangladesh on Sunday reported one Covid-19 death while it recorded 535 coronavirus positive cases during the same period. “Bangladesh reported 14.35 percent Covid-19 positive cases as 3,727 samples were tested during the last 24 hours,” a daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said. During the past 24 hours, the combined figure of coronavirus infection in Dhaka ...

People are worried as conjunctivitis has spread massively across the country, including in Dhaka city, and many schools have also been closed due to transmission of the eye disease. However, ophthalmologists said there is nothing to be worried about conjunctivitis as the disease is easily curable and not so much harmful.They also suggested that the infected person stay away from ...

Bangladesh today reported five Covid-19 deaths while it recorded 480 coronavirus positive cases during the same period. “Bangladesh reported 15.28 percent Covid-19 positive cases as 3,141 samples were tested during the last 24 hours,” a daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said. During the past 24 hours, the combined figure of coronavirus infection in Dhaka district ...

The overall number of global Covid cases is gradually nearing 623 million. According to the latest global data, the total case count mounted to 622,928,752 while the death toll from the virus reached 6,549,217 on Saturday morning. The US has recorded 98,232,353 cases so far and 1,084,803 people have died from the virus in the country, both highest counts around ...

Bangladesh reported another Covid-linked death with 708 fresh cases in 24 hours till Friday morning. With the new numbers, country’s total fatalities rose to 29,363 while the total caseload to 2,025,197, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The daily case test positivity rate rose to 14.66 per cent from Thursday’s 13.53 per cent as 4,828 samples were ...

Bangladesh reported two more Covid-linked deaths with 679 fresh cases in 24 hours till Thursday morning. With the new numbers, country’s total fatalities rose to 29,362 while the total caseload to 2,024,489, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The daily case test positivity rate dropped to 13.53 per cent from Wednesday’s 14.07 per cent as 5,017 samples ...

A six-day special campaign for COVID vaccine began across the country, including the capital, on Wednesday to ensure the three doses to the people who have yet not taken the vaccine. The campaign will continue till October 3. After that, no first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will be available in the country, said Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). ...

The authorities concerned of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) on Tuesday requested people suffering from conjunctivitis not to travel within seven days of being infected with the disease. In case of any emergency, it also asked the passengers suffering from the disease to go to the airport with a prescription of a registered physician and wearing sunglasses for travelling, said ...