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[ 15th Oct 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  A key pillar in the COVID 19 response is the continuation of essential services that includes the support for 35 IOM supported facilities that provide primary health care. These facilities o er outpatient, inpatient and sexual and reproductive health  ( SRH )  care services and were recently upgraded to be aligned with the latest IPC protocols. During the reporting period, a total of 38,795 consultations were provided, skilled midwives attended 120 births and 99 people were provided with emergency referral support to specialised services outside the camps.
[ 5 19th Oct 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  The teams also continue their awareness campaigns through targeted sessions, door to door visits, radio listening sessions and video awareness session with all bene ciaries, including the most vulnerable ones, on COVID 19 prevention measures, testing, quarantine and isolation facilities, child protection messages for children and parents during monsoon, re opening of registration sites, addressing worries about immunization. Five information boards were updated with COVID 19 related information, communication and education materials across three camps.
In preparation for the COVID 19 response, WHO supported the laboratory with recruitment of key personnel upon a request from Civil Surgeon and IEDCR. These included a Microbiologist, Medical technologists and currently 30 staff are supporting the laboratory and ensuring that results are analysed meeting the international quality standards and maintaining a turn around time of 24 48 hours. Tested samples receive regular quality assurance checks from IEDCR laboratory verification, on a regular basis
[ 12 18th oct 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  A total of 1416 community health workers  ( CHWs )  were trained to provide enhanced Community Based Surveillance and Home Based Care which includes counselling on testing, quarantine and patients' referral to isolation facilities. During the reporting period CHWs conducted 137 939 household visits in which 2842 patients were identified with mild respiratory symptoms  ( fever, sore throat, cough )  and one patient with moderate/severe symptoms. The cumulative number of mild patients is 42 670, and 177 moderate/ severe patients. 1376 persons with COVID symptoms were referred to health facilities from a total of 19 766 to date.
[ 12 18th oct 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  WHO continues to provide epidemiological data to support operational decision making for the COVID 19 response in Cox's Bazar. As of 18 October 2020, a total of 4678 individuals from the host community in Cox's Bazar district have tested positive for COVID 19: 482 in Chokoria, 373 in Teknaf, 290 in Maheshkhali, 2425 in Sadar, 503 in Ukhiya, 322 in Ramu, 183 in Pekua and 100 in Kutubdia.
[ 4th October 2020, Bangladesh ]  Refugee:Since the 2017 refugee influx host community women report further reductions to their freedom of movement due to fear of Rohingya refugees, overcrowding and lack of privacy exacerbating their of fears of sexual and gender based violence . The deterioration of social cohesion and insecurity due to the increase levels of hardship brought about by COVID 19 containment measures has likely reduced mobility and feelings of safety for female headed households even further
[ 12 18th oct 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  At least 14 IPC videos have been developed with the support of BBC media and are important learning tools during trainings on HCWs and IPC for both humanitarian workers and communities. Prepared in Bangla, the national language of Bangladesh, the videos provide key information on the use of PPE, hand hygiene, respiratory hygiene, mixing of chlorine for decontamination, etc.
[ 15th Oct 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  The MHPSS team in Camp 10 organized a _x001f_ve day workshop aimed at strengthening social cohesion, reducing mental health related stigma and improving community access to mental health services. A total of 16 in_x001e_uential persons from the community, such as Majhis, Imams, Muajjins and respected elderly persons participated in the workshop. Among the topics that were discussed were social stigma and taboos related to mental health, dowry, early marriage, family and community violence, and polygamy. The participants explored how these issues create anxiety, stress, insecurity, hopelessness, helplessness, disrupt family dynamics and cause emotional and physical su_x001d_ering that sometimes leads to self harm.
[ 18th oct 2020, Cox's Bazar ] COVID 19 messages reached 264 801 persons between 12 18 October. Since the beginning of the response, CHWG conducted more than 3.16 Million household visits and had contacts with a cumulative number of more than 6.1 million adult household members.
[ 12 18th oct 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  WHO continues to support partners as co facilitators on a cascade of trainings conducted remotely and on site to enhance COVID 19 preparedness. To date, training for Infection, Prevention and Control  ( IPC )  has been provided to 1831 humanitarian health care workers and 814 government staff from Severe Acute Respiratory Infection  ( SARI )  ITC partners and government facilities, respectively.
[ 19 25th Oct 2020, Cox's Bazar ]   A total of 1416 community health workers  ( CHWs )  were trained to provide enhanced Community Based Surveillance and Home Based Care which includes counselling on testing, quarantine and patients' referral to isolation facilities. During the reporting period CHWs conducted 142 678 household visits in which 3095 patients were identified with mild respiratory symptoms  ( fever, sore throat, cough )  and 22 patients with moderate/severe symptoms. The cumulative number of mild patients is 45 838, and 199 moderate/ severe patients. During the reporting period, 1376 persons with COVID symptoms were referred to health facilities from a total of 21 045 to date
[ 26 th Oct  1st Nov 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  Assessing the impact of COVID 19 in the densely populated refugee camps: Early modelling projections from renowned academic institutions suggested that a large scale outbreak was very likely in the Cox's Bazar setting after only a single infectious person entering the camp. Alarming projections indicated 0.5% 91% of the population would become infected within the first three months and depending on the transmission scenario, between 70% 98% exposed within the first year if no effective interventions were put into place.
[ 7th Oct 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  When planning for livelihoods interventions, be aware of applicable labor laws and codes and the economic implications of the program. A comprehensive context specific analysis, including cost efficiency, secondary market impacts, and risks of insecurity, exploitation and corruption, should inform the choice of program. FSL should monitor and respond to potential exploitative practices or abuse of power by employers in livelihood projects
[ 7th Oct 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  If access remains an issue, ensure that special arrangements are made to bring food and other assistance to those who cannot access the services or are unable to carry rations, e.g. older persons or persons with disabilities. It should not be assumed that friends or family will do it. Coordinate with specialized protection actors, e.g. Age and Disability Working Group, community groups, youth groups, protection focal points and Protection Emergency Response Units ( PERU ) , to identify individuals with limited mobility and include them in the programme assistance programs, including the designation of alternate collectors.
[ 26 th Oct  1st Nov 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  1226 persons with COVID like symptoms were referred to health facilities from a total of 22 467 to date. Through coordination by the CHWG COVID 19 messages reached 257 954 persons between 26 October and 01 November. Since the beginning of the response, community health workers have conducted more than 3.42 million household visits and had contacts with a cumulative number of more than 8.9 million adult household members. Through the CwC Working Group, another 35 064 people were engaged in 9937 small group sessions.
[ 26 th Oct  1st Nov 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  During the reporting period, a total of 577 Kg of supplies including COVID 19 related items, medicines, flip charts, VTM, GBV stationary, and medical equipment were distributed to implementing partners in the camps. Additionally, 15 oxygen concentrators were distributed to Community Partners International  ( CPI )  and for the 250 Bed District Sadar Hospital ITC. A total of 809 Kg and 2.67 CBM of Lab, RDT, WASH and GBV stationary items were received at WHO Sea Palace Warehouse. As part of the inventory management, the supply stock card inventory was finalized. Technical support to the CERF funded Friendship SARI ITC is ongoing, including facility layout, patients and staff flow, bed spacing, ventilation and waste management
[ 12 18th oct 2020, Cox's Bazar ] Routine immunization: As routine immunization sessions continue, both fixed and outreach, WHO continues to provide guidance regarding the operation and sustaining of immunization programs in the context of the COVID 19 pandemic. In this context, a new strategy and microplan has been implemented. Coverage data shows an increasing trend but due to the slow pace of tracking and mobilization of unvaccinated and under vaccinated children, immunization coverage remains low.
[ 12 18th oct 2020, Cox's Bazar ] COVID 19 IPC trainings: reaching over 3600 frontline workers in record time The WHO IPC team through innovative approaches has conducted 35 trainings directly interfacing with approximately 1023 HCWs providing direct healthcare services, and 10 orientations for over 1065 humanitarian workers  ( from government, NGOs and INGOs )  in Cox's Bazar to support partners to prepare for and prevent the spread of COVID 19.
[ 12 18th oct 2020, Cox's Bazar ] One of WHO's most successful training interventions that has resulted in sustainability of trainings and practices in COVID 19 care facilities is the IPC master trainers training: a total of 43 health workers  ( doctors and nurses )  received a 4 days master training in COVID 19 IPC in May and by October these had trained up to 2440 HCWs in the refugee camps' health care facilities and Sadar Hospital.
[ 25th Nov 2020, Bangladesh ]  Bangladesh on Tuesday announced detection of 2,230 new cases, pushing the total to 451,990. During the period, 32 more patients died from Covid 19 which took the death toll to 6,448 with a fatality rate of 1.43 percent. So far, 366,877 patients  ( 81.17 percent )  including 2,266 new ones, have recovered.
[ 25th Nov 2020, Bangladesh ]  Until now, 2,695,150 tests have been carried out, including 16,001 new ones, and 16.84 percent of the patients turned out to be positive.
[ 25th March 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Save the Children is providing psychosocial first aid to distressed children and families who have been left traumatised by the blaze. The organisation is concerned for the welfare of pregnant mothers, new born babies and children under five who are suffering from a lack of food, water and access to healthcare, as at least six health facilities were destroyed in the fire, according to the World Health Organization  ( WHO ) .
[ 29th November 2020, Bangladesh ]  Up to now, 2,757,329 tests have been carried out, including 13,737 new ones, and 13.02% of the patients turned out to be positive.
[ 25th March 2021, Bangladesh ]  The health authorities in Bangladesh on Thursday inoculated over 70,000 people against the contagious Covid 19 disease. Altogether 70,407 people were administered their first dose of the vaccine on the day. Of them, 40,063 were men and 30,344 were women, according to the Directorate General of Health Services  ( DGHS ) .
[ 19 May, 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Refugee: POPULATION DATA: 885,811 refugees in Cox's Bazar district. 850,131 refugees who arrived since 2017 are registered under the Government of Bangladesh UNHCR registration exercise, along with 35,680 refugees who have been residing in the two registered camps since the 1990s. 52% female 48% male 51% children 45% adult 4% older persons 1% persons with disabilities.
[ 23rd  29th May 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Refugees: Over the last week, according to the WHO, 255 Rohingya tested positive for the coronavirus and two died. Compared to last week when there were 230 new cases identified and three deaths.
[ 2 5 May, 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Host/Refugee:The largest seizure of yaba pills came on 3 May when the Border Guard Bangladesh  ( BGB )  captured 250,000 pills in Nhilla, Teknaf. Crystal methamphetamine was captured on three separate occasions this week in Teknaf. In one incident a host community criminal was arrested with 100 grams of crystal and 14,000 yaba pills suggesting that this individual was a dealer intending to offer the drug at a retail level. The second incident saw a Rohingya man being arrested by the Rapid ActionBattalion  ( RAB )  in possession of 1 kg of the drug in Jadimura, Nhilla. AntiRohingya activists in the host community have been quick to make a linkage between the Rohingya and the appearance of this dangerous new drug in Cox's Bazar. On 3 May, the Camp in Charge  ( CIC )  of Camp 2 in Ukhiya, fined a Rohingya 20,000 BDT for consumption of cannabis
[ 19 May, 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Refugee: Over 884,000 Rohingya refugees reside in 34 extremely congested camps in Cox's Bazar District of Bangladesh. Some 52% of refugees are children.
[ 2 May, 2021, Bangladesh ]  In the epi week 17, all the divisions experienced negative growth of new cases; the highest decrease observed in the Barishal division, 44.9%  (  451 this week and 818 in the week before ) , followed by the Rajshahi division 42.3%  ( 692 and 1 199 respectively ) . The Dhaka division reported the highest number of new cases  ( 10 799 ) , 25 new cases per 100 000/week with a decrease of 39.2% of weekly cases; and the Mymensingh division reported the lowest number  ( 236 )  of new cases, 2 new cases per 100 000/week. Out of the 761 943 COVID 19 cases registered as of 02 May 2021, 90.2%  ( 687 328 )  recovered, 8.3%  ( 63 036 )  were active cases, and the remaining died  ( previously mentioned as CFR ) . In epidemiological week 17, the average number of COVID 19 active cases decreased by 17.6% compared to the week before  ( 68 919 and 83 688 respectively ) ; during the same time, recovery decreased by 29.7%  ( 29 876 in the current week and 42 516 in the week before ) .
[ 2 May, 2021, Bangladesh ]  Points of Entry  ( PoE )  & Quarantine: In the reported week  ( week 17, 2021 ) , the number of international flights arrived at the three international airports has increased by 22% than the week before  ( 175 and 143 flights, respectively ) , and the number of incoming passengers has increased by 193%  ( 16 107 and 5 055 persons, respectively ) . In the reported week, 8 766 travellers were sent for institutional quarantine, and 7 289 sent for home quarantine after passenger screening at the Points of Entry.
[ 2 May, 2021, Bangladesh ]  According to DGHS, as of 02 May 2021, the country's current institutional quarantine capacity is represented by 629 centres across the 64 districts, receiving 31 991 persons. A total of 59 605 individuals were placed in quarantine facilities, and 53 544  ( 90% )  of them have already been released. Over the same period, a total of 123 531 individuals were isolated in designated health facilities, and 104 012  ( 84% )  of them were released.
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[ 31 March 2021, Bangladesh Cox's Bazar ]  Analysis of community feedback data collected in January and February of 2021 shows that the Rohingya community are facing problems with documents  ( such as relief cards which enable them to access aid and services )  and also site development  ( such as stairways, roads, drainage systems, bridges, pathways, slope protection/retention walls )  in the camps. The following graph shows how much of a concern these issues have been over the last three years.
[ 23rd  29th May 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Host: The storms that preceded Cyclone Yaas killed two members of the host community in lightning strikes in Moheshkhali and Kutubdia. There were three drownings this week, all the victims being children. Two drowned in the aftermath of Yaas including a 12 year old who was died when he was swept into a cannel by high waves caused by the cyclone.
[ 29 March 2021, Bangladesh ] Vaccination: Since the launch of the COVID 19 vaccination campaign, as of 21 March 2021, 5,263,248  ( 88% )  doses of vaccine were administered out of the 6 million doses distributed across the country. A total of 3,277,597  ( 62% )  males and 1,985,651  ( 38% )  females received their 1st dose of vaccine. So far, 10.6% of the country's eligible population has been vaccinated, while in Dhaka metropolitan the coverage is 34.2%.
[ 2 May, 2021, Bangladesh ]  Surveillance & Laboratory: As of 02 May 2021, 71.0% of reported cases were from Dhaka division  ( 61.2% at Dhaka city ) , Chattogram – 12.5%, Rajshahi – 4.2%, Khulna – 4.1%, Sylhet – 2.7%, Rangpur – 2.4%, Barishal – 1.9% and the lowest 1.2% from Mymensingh division. While 58.3% of the reported death were from Dhaka division  ( 35.0% at Dhaka city ) , Chattogram – 18.1%, Khulna – 6.1%, Rajshahi – 5.2%, Rangpur – 3.7%, Sylhet – 3.5%, Barishal – 3.0%, and the lowest 2.1% from Mymensingh division.
[ 2 May, 2021, Bangladesh ]  Case Management and Infection Prevention & Control : According to DGHS, as of 02 May 2021, there are 12 347 general beds dedicated to COVID 19 treatment countrywide, 28.1%  ( 3 474 )  of which are occupied. 45.6% of the dedicated general beds are in Dhaka City. There are 1 092 dedicated ICU beds in the country, of which 48.3%  ( 527 )  are occupied; 70.8% of the dedicated ICU beds are in Dhaka City
[ 2 May, 2021, Bangladesh ]  6. Vaccination: The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination was launched on 7 February 2021 and the 2nd dose inoculation was started on 8 April 2021. Since the beginning, as of 02 May 2021, a total of 8 755 950 doses of Oxford/AstraZeneca  ( COVISHIELD )  vaccine were administered in the whole country, out of which, 5 819 709 people received their 1st dose and 2 936 241 competed for their two doses schedule. Total 3 608 805  ( 62% )  males and 2 210 904  ( 38% )  females received their 1st dose of vaccine, while, 1 902 405  ( 65% )  males and 1 033 836  ( 35% )  females received their 2nd doses of vaccine. So far, 11.7% of the country's eligible population has been vaccinated, while in Dhaka metropolitan the coverage is 38.0%. All the COVID 19 vaccination sites are functional during this holy month of Ramadan to get the 2nd dose of COVID 19 only. Last week, the Sinopharm COVID 19 vaccine developed by the Beijing Institute of Biological Products and the Sputnik V by the Gamaleya National Center, Russia received emergency use authorization from the Directorate General of Drug Administration in Bangladesh.
[ 16th November 2020, Bangladesh ]  According to the Directorate General of Health Services  ( DGHS ) , 15,768 samples were tested in the 24 hour time span in 116 different laboratories across the country between Sunday and Monday mornings. Of them, 2,139 samples tested positive for coronavirus infection and so far, 434,472 people tested positive with Covid 19.
[ 31 May, 2021, Bangladesh ]  Vaccination: The first run of COVID 19 Sinopharm  ( BIBP )  vaccine has launched in four government hospitals in Dhaka Metropolitan City on 25 May targeting medical, nursing, and medical technological institute students, and from 29 May Chinese citizens working in Bangladesh and involved in various development projects are receiving their 1st dose from same times. The nationwide inoculation day in the selected health facilities targeting medical, nursing, and medical technological institute students yet to be declared. As of 30 May, a total of 2 142 targeted people received Sinopharm 1st dose, out of which 1 570 are male and 572 are female. Besides that, Oxford/AstraZeneca  ( COVISHIELD )  2nd dose vaccination has been continuing in the whole country. Since the beginning, as of 30 May 2021, a total of 9 981 729 doses COVISHIELD vaccine were administered, out of which 5 820 015 population received their 1st dose and 4 161 714 competed for their two doses schedule. Total 3 609 065  ( 62% )  male and 2 210 950  ( 38% )  female received their 1st dose of vaccine, while 2 660 707  ( 64% )  males and 1 501 007  ( 36% )  females received their 2nd doses of vaccine. On 27 May 2021, the Directorate General of Drug Administration has authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID19 vaccine. The country is going to receive 100 620 doses of Pfizer vaccine from the COVAX Facility on 31 May 2021.
[ 3rd April 2021, Bangladesh ]  According to official data, the country on Saturday recorded its highest ever seven day moving average of daily Covid deaths – 49.14 – since the pandemic broke out in March, 2020. It was 46.43 on Friday. Meanwhile, another 2,364 patients recovered from Covid 19 through treatment at home and in hospital care, bringing the total recovery count to 549,775  ( 87.23% ) .
[ 16th Nov 22nd Nov 2020, Cox's bazar ]  Sixteen out of 19 points of entry  ( POE )  have been functional in different strategic locations across the 34 camps in Ukhiya and Teknaf. A total of 41 523 individuals have been screened during the reporting period
[ 23rd  29th May 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Refugees: Reports of Rohingya's fleeing the new island camp of Bhashan Char have continued this week. On 24 May, it was reported that three Rohingya had paid brokers to move them from Bhashan Char to Camp 22. Finally, on 29 May ten Rohingya were detained by the Armed Police Battalion  ( APBn )  in Camp 3 for moving from Bhashan Char without permission.
[ 03rd Dec 2020, Bangladesh ]  People reported avoiding health centres for fear of getting infected and because of the unavailability of health professionals at centres who were either absent or busy with COVID cases. Newspapers and social media reports of patients being refused admission and/or even dying without or while awaiting treatment has convinced people to depend on informal health professionals
[ 03rd Dec 2020, Bangladesh ]  Community feedback reveals that access to health services has been challenging since the beginning of the pandemic.
[ 03rd Dec 2020, Bangladesh ]  Community feedback suggests that child marriage is increasing in the wider as well as marginalised communities. During the pandemic arranging marriage ceremonies has been comparatively less expensive and by marrying off daughters, families reduce their food expenses.The prolonged closure of educational institutions and the disruption of NGO and local government efforts to prevent early marriages has worsened the situation.
[ 9th December 2020, Bangladesh ]  The recovery count rose to 405,966 after another 4,772 patients were discharged from the hospitals during the period. A total of 17,042 samples were tested at 140 authorized laboratories across the country during the time. A total of 2,911,664 samples have so far been tested since the detection of the first Covid 19 cases in the country.
[ 9th December 2020, Bangladesh ]  A total of 606,561 people have so far received healthcare services from telemedicine. The DGHS said 23,126,431 people received healthcare services from hotline mobile numbers and health web portals as the government formed a group of medical professionals to provide emergency healthcare services.To receive information and treatment facilities on Covid 19, the contact hotline and mobile numbers are 16263, 333 and 10655.
[ 23rd  29th May 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  On 25 May, four dwelling houses were burnt to ashes by a fire caused by an electric short circuit in Jarul Bunia area of Shilkhali Union of Pekua Upazila in Cox's Bazar.
[ 23rd  29th May 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Refugees: Ten Rohingya have fled from Bhashan Char and returned to Camp 3 in Cox's Bazar; they have been detained by the APBn.
[ 8th December 2020, Bangladesh ]  Charities helping Bangladeshi migrants who have been tricked into fake jobs, ending up saddled with debt or working in dire conditions, say workers now risk falling back into the same trap as the Covid 19 fallout eats into income opportunities at home. At least 70,000 Bangladeshi garment workers lost work after big brands rushed to cancel orders early in the pandemic.
[ 16th Nov 22nd Nov 2020, Cox's bazar ]  From early April until 22 November 2020, a total of 67 634 tests for COVID 19 have been conducted. Among these, 57 823 are from Cox's Bazar district and the remainder from Bandarban and Chittagong districts. An increase in the number of tests conducted among the Rohingya was observed in week 47  ( from 727 to 1042 tests per one million population )  as well as in the host community population  ( from 1277 to 1405 tests per one million population ) . Currently, 25 sample collection sites are operating for suspected COVID 19 patients.
[ Jan  Jul 2020, Bangladesh ]  Refugee Prior to COVID 19, the living conditions in the camp did not meet minimum global standards for refugee camps. In the current COVID 19 context, conditions have deteriorated with a reduction of humanitarian actors and resulting coordination challenges
[ 13th June 2021, Bangladesh ]  However, Bangladeshi nationals with a valid visa of 15 days or less will be allowed to return home subject to a 14 day compulsory quarantine. The health authorities have also detected the presence of the Indian variant of the coronavirus, which is highly contagious.
[ 14th June 2021, Bangladesh ]  The health authorities administered the Sinopharm vaccine to 500 medical college students on May 25. The Dhaka Medical College Hospital  ( DMCH )  administered the Sinopharm vaccine to over 450 Chinese citizens as well.
[ Jan  Jul 2020, Bangladesh ]  Refugee Provide one on one counselling sessions in integrated nutrition facilities and through the door to door approach in community outreach for IYCF services, and deliver individual maternal nutrition and IYCF counselling sessions, while practicing physical distancing and disseminating information on COVID 19.
[ 14th June 2021, Bangladesh ]  On May 31, the country also received 100,620 doses of the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine under the Covax facility run by the World Health Organization and Gavi, the vaccine alliance. On Sunday, Bangladesh received another 600,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine from China, also as a gift.
[ 2nd Nov 8th Nov 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  As of 08 November 2020, a total of 4955 individuals from the host community in Cox's Bazar district have tested positive for COVID 19: 500 in Cho  koria, 403 in Teknaf, 313 in Maheshkhali, 2579 in Sadar, 517 in Ukhiya, 336 in Ramu, 202 in Pekua and 103 in Kutubdia.
[ 30th November 2020, Bangladesh ]  The daily Covid 19 test positivity rate in Bangladesh hit a 12 week high on Monday, with 16.43% of suspects testing positive for coronavirus. The test positivity rate was 13.02% on Sunday, and the overall test positivity rate stands at 16.77% as of Monday morning.
[ 19 April 2021, Bangladesh ] Although Bangladesh is yet to receive its March consignment of 5 million doses, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said they will arrive as promised by India.
[ 29th November 2020, Bangladesh ]  Bangladesh reported 29 deaths in the past 24 hours, taking the country's fatalities to 6,609. The death rate stood at 1.43%, said the Directorate General of Health Services. Also, 1,788 new cases were reported at that time, bringing the total to 462,407.
[ 30th November 2020, Bangladesh ]  Of the 35 deceased – 24 men and 11 women – 25 were from Dhaka division, four from Rajshahi, two from Khulna, and one each from Chittagong, Sylhet, Rangpur and Mymensingh. All the victims died at hospitals across the country.So far, 5,099 men  ( 76.75% )  and 1,545 women  ( 23.24% )  have died from Covid 19 across the country.
[ 29th November 2020, Bangladesh ]  So far, 3,540 have died in the Dhaka division, 1,256 in Chattogram, 402 in Rajshahi, 496 in Khulna, 219 in Barishal, 264 in Sylhet, 300 in Rangpur, and 132 in Mymensingh.
[ 30th November 2020, Bangladesh ]  Bangladesh has registered fresh 35 deaths from Covid 19, taking the total number of deaths from the pandemic in the country to 6,644. The Directorate General of Health Services  ( DGHS )  revealed the latest figures on the Covid 19 pandemic through a press release on Monday.
[ 21st  27st February 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  This week saw the death of a notorious Teknaf Rohingya dacoit, Jokier/ Zakier, and two of his associates in a “gunfight' with the police's Rapid Action Battalion  ( RAB ) . The death of a prominent dacoit whose influence in the Teknaf camps was extensive will have created a vacuum which may result in increased clashes as other criminals compete to replace him. There was one suspected murder in the district when a host community woman in Chakaria was found dead and her family accused her husband of responsibility for the death. In the same area, there was also one suicide of a host community male who killed himself following a family dispute.
[ 21st  27st February 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  There were five deaths as a result of road accidents in the district. In one case a four year old Rohingya girl was run over by a police vehicle. The other four deaths were of members of the host community in Chakaria.
[ 22 February 2021,Cox's Bazar ]  A group of miscreants attacked and injured five BNP leaders in Pekua Upazila over political rivalry. RAB arrested two drug smugglers in Chittagong along with 18830 yaba pills. − Eight shops have been burned in Chakaria; one injured.
[ 5th April 2021, Bangladesh ]  Health authorities said 2,932 people recovered from the disease over the preceding 24 hours. So far, 555,414 patients – 86.19% – have made full recoveries across the country. Bangladesh entered a week long lockdown from Monday in a desperate effort to curb the alarming recent spike of Covid 19 cases and deaths.
[ July 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  Improve and diversify the options for refugees to have a choice of materials and items fitting their specific needs: More than 41% of the refugee respondents stated their preferences for voucher assistance. UNHCR is successfully finalizing the new pilot project for the CRI Kit pick and choose assistance approach in November/ December 2019 in Camp 4X. After a careful assessment and lesson learnt stage, the UNHCR is looking to expand the use of this approach to all camps. Such innovative approach will provide refugees with greater freedom to choose items of particular use to their households above other types of assistance that come packaged in strictly defined kits. This pilot is still not rolled out in all camps due to the COVID 19 situation the regular distribution system is continuously maintained. Also, refugees are preferring to consider replacing the jerrycans with the aluminum jars “goura' since as more appropriate for their cultural and traditional need
[ July 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  Improve communication of information with refugees before and during distributions: The survey points to a need for more information to be made available on the range of available services at distribution points, including free porter services, and the fact that in kind or other assistance is free of charge. Further investigation is needed into reported charging of fees by mahjis. Information sharing related to refugee respondents' entitlements prior to distribution has de  creased by 7% as compared to the last November 2019 PDM. As indicated in the previous PDM, communication channels with refugees by humanitarian organizations still need improvement, especially in communicating the challenges that exist and efforts being made which can help assure refugees that challenges are being addressed to improve services.
[ July 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  UNHCR should investigate that some refugees are receiving less than their entitlement. ■ In the next PDM exercise, UNHCR should investigate whether refugees feel safe to file complaints and know how to do so, not only whether they complained or not. ■ In the next PDM exercise, UNHCR to ensure more gender balance of respondents and provide in depth gender analysis.
[ 18th April 2021, Bangladesh ]  There is an urgent need to expand healthcare facilities, so the government has prepared the DNCC Market as a modern, dedicated Covid 19 hospital in a month,' the health minister said. Health Minister Zahid Maleque said the government had been able to increase the number of hospital beds in the country to 8,000 from 2,500 in just a few months. Of the beds, 5,000 are at government hospitals, 1,000 at the DNNC Covid 19 dedicated hospital, and 2,000 beds at private facilities.
[ 28th April 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Refugees: Some older people in the FGDs openly discussed challenges around being able to live with dignity in the camps, pointing out that when lining up for extended periods of time to access toilets or other facilities they often cannot prevent themselves from defecating in their clothes.
[ 26th November 2020, Bangladesh ]  The country also logged a total of 456,438 coronavirus cases with 2,292 people testing positive over the same period. The health authorities said 2,274 people recovered from the disease over the preceding 24 hours. So far, 371,453 patients  ( 81.38% )  have made full recovery across the country.
[ 17th March 2021, Bangladesh ]  Data showed that more than half of the deaths  ( 4,531 )  were recorded from mid May to mid September. The country for the first time in two months recorded 26 deaths on two consecutive days on Monday and Tuesday.
[ 12 18 April 2021, Bangladesh Cox's Bazar ] Acute Respiratory Infection  ( 15.8% ) , Diarrheal Diseases  ( 5.0% )  & Unexplained Fever  ( 1.3% )  are the diseases with highest proportional morbidity in week 15.
[ 24th May   6th June 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Refugees: Among the Rohingya refugee population, the number of confirmed COVID 19 cases remains stable in the last two weeks. In week 21, 175 positive cases were registered in the Rohingya refugee camps, similarly to the 166 confirmed cases in week 22, with a test positivity rate of 14.5% both weeks. As of 6 June 2021, a total of 1354 COVID 19 cases have been reported among Rohingya. With a total of 111 cases, Camp 2W has the highest number of cases to date further ahead from Camp 24 with 101, camp 3 and 4 reported 96 cases each and Camps 15 with87 cases. To date, 76 cases have been reported from Camp 1W, 60 from Camp 2E and 20 Ext each and 55 each from Camp 1E, and 6. Camps 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, Nayapara Registered Camp  ( NRC ) , 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, and 27 have so far had less than 30 cases.
[ 20th November 2020, Bangladesh ]  17 new deaths, 2,275 cases recorded in last 24 hours, total number of cases now stands at 443,434 The coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen in Bangladesh with another 2,275 cases of Covid 19 confirmed in the 24 hours till Friday morning, taking the total number of cases in the country to 443,434.
[ 24th May   6th June 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Refugees: Currently, 556 general isolation beds are functional in 12 Severe Acute Respiratory Infection  ( SARI )  Isolation and Treatment Centers  ( ITCs )  with provision of oxygen to assist both the Rohingya refugee population and the nearby host communities of Cox's Bazar. The current bed occupancy of these SARI ITCs is 56% at the end of the reporting period. Moreover, the capacity of general isolation beds in the district is 376. The Intensive Care Unit/High Dependency Unit  ( ICU/HDU )  at the Cox's Bazar Sadar Hospital has a capacity of 38 beds for severe and critical patients. During the past weeks, an increase in the bed occupancy has been observed, indicating the increased demand of hospitalization due to severe disease presentation at admission.
[ 2nd Nov 8th Nov 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  Seventeen out of 19 Points of Entry are functional in different strategic locations around the camps. A total of 53 928 individuals have been screened during the aforesaid reporting period. Support is ongoing to identify febrile passengers and pedestrians for education and refer  rals to health facilities.
[ 29th Nov 2020, Bangladesh ]  The number of confirmed Covid 19 cases continues to rise in Bangladesh as health authorities detected 1,908 new patients across the country in 24 hours until Saturday, taking the total to 460,619. Besides, 36 more patients lost lives to Covid 19 in the period, raising the death toll to 6,580 as the mortality rate stood at 1.43 percent, said the Directorate General of Health Services.
[ 31st July 2020, Cox's Bazar  ]  Refugee households' terms of trade remain significantly disadvantaged. Camp traders reported increased credit borrowing before partial opening of economy.
[ 31st July 2020, Cox's Bazar  ]   ( Outside Camps ) o Prolonged period of lockdown and fear of congregating disrupted the casual labour mobilization and led to labour shortages, thus depressing the crop/vegetable production as well as depriving migrant seasonal labour of income generation.
[ 28th Nov 2020, Bangladesh ]  Health authorities on Thursday detected 2,273 new patients across the country in 24 hours, taking the total to 458,711.During the period, 20 more patients died from Covid 19, raising the death toll to 6,544.
Refugee:  [ 9th March 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Bangladesh detected the first cases of coronavirus in the country on March 8, 2020. The first case in the Rohingya camps was detected mid May.
The immigration police said, on November 19, the government gave instruction to passengers returning from abroad to get Covid 19 negative certificates within seven days. The certificate will be valid for 72 hours, it added.On November 15, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said passengers returning home from foreign countries must show Covid 19 negative certificates at the immigration. "They will have to go into quarantine for 14 days upon their return, else."
[ 8th  14th February 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Cox's Bazar district: A total of 33 new COVID 19 positive cases were reported in Cox's Bazar districtfrom 8  14 February 2021 according to the Civil Surgeon Office. The first laboratory confirmed case was identified in Cox's Bazar on 23 March2020. Among FDMN/ Rohingya refugees: 9 COVID 19 cases were reported from 8 14 February 2021.
[ Jan  Jul 2020, Bangladesh ]  Refugee The COVID 19 crisis and lockdown measures have exacerbated pre existing social and gender norms with negative consequences for women and girls, and progress made on gender equality is at risk of taking a step backward.
[ 24th May   6th June 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  The median age of tested and confirmed cases was 11  ( 0 120 )  & 23  ( 0 100 )  years, respectively and ratio of females among tested and confirmed cases was 54% and 48%, respectively. Though the median age of tested samples remained below 11 years, a significant proportion has been tested among 50+ years: 613 per 10 000 population, following that of 0 9 years with 761 tests per 10 000 population as highest number. The test positivity was highest 5.5% in 30 39 years age cohort and the age specific mortality 1.9 per 10 000 population observed among 50+ years during the period.
[ 22 28March 2021, Bangladesh ]  Among FDMN/ Rohingya refugees: 2 COVID 19 cases were reported from 22 28 March 2021. Currently, 60 Rohingya refugees are in home quarantine in the camps as of 28 March2021. From the host community: There have been 203 positive cases in the reporting period. • A total of 692 persons are currently in home quarantine according to the Civil Surgeon Office in Cox's Bazar as of 28 March2021
[ September 2020, Cox's Bazar ]   Four Primary Healthcare Centres  ( PHCs )  operating on a 24 hour basis, seven days a week  ( supported by the Swiss Red Cross in camps 11, 13, 15, and the Turkish Red Crescent in Camp 20 Ext ) , treated 8,404 patients. This number indicated a 45 per cent increase compared to August  ( 5,773 patients ) . Each PHC treated an average of 70 patients per day. The PHCs continue to provide outpatient care, psychosocial support  ( PSS ) , antenatal care, prenatal care, deliveries, and nutrition support as major services. The services include gender based violence  ( GBV )  counselling, referrals for PSS services and Infant and Young Children Feeding  ( IYCF )  counselling.
[ 24th May   6th June 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  In week 21 22, four  ( 04 )  suspected Severe Acute Respiratory Infection  ( SARI )  deaths were reported. In total 44 deaths have been reported in 2021. All deaths have been investigated by RIRT as a part of COVID 19. Nine  ( 09 )  deaths have been reclassified as COVID 19 probable death cause. In 2020, a total 49 suspected SARI deaths were reported through community based mortality surveillance. Of these, all were verified and two  ( 02 )  considered death due to probable COVID 19. During the reporting period, seven  ( 07 )  new probable maternal death have been reported. In total 51 probable maternal/deaths of women of reproductive age  ( WRA,12 49 years )  have been reported in 2021, of which fourteen  ( 14 )  deaths have been reported from facilities and directly undergone review by Maternal and Perinatal Mortality Surveillance and Response  ( MPMSR ) .
Refugee:  [ 9th March 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Since the first case, a little over 400 out of about one million Rohingyas have tested positive and 10 of them have died. While every death is precious, the overall scenario is not that bad. A total of over 30,500 Rohingyas were tested.
[ 22nd November 2020, Bangladesh ]  Under the circumstances, they said, the country needs a prudent Covid 19 vaccine policy alongside keeping in touch with all other potential countries and originations that are conducting the phase III trial of vaccine development so that a suitable vaccine can be procured and maintained using the existing cold chain capacity.
[ Jan  Jul 2020, Bangladesh ]  Refugee The negative socio economic repercussions of COVID 19 have impacted already vulnerable Bangladeshi households  ( including some of those hardest hit by the crisis, such as female headed households, persons with disabilities, transgender persons and female sex workers ) , resulting in greater levels of food insecurity, and exacerbating inter community tensions.
[ Jan  Jul 2020, Bangladesh ]  Refugee KEY PRIORITIES TO THE END OF 2020  [ Staff Health  ]  1. Secure Government approval for the COVID 19 Medical Treatment Facility, conclude the contract with the international healthcare services provider, and establish a timetable for deployment, allowing the consolidation of the current temporary services into the new facility.
[ Jan  Jul 2020, Cox's Bazar Bangladesh ]  Refugee The increased vulnerability of Bangladeshis in Cox's Bazar District has increased the risks of negative coping mechanisms, such as child labor, child marriage and dangerous onwards movements, including trafficking
[ Jan  Jul 2020, Bangladesh ]  Refugee KEY PRIORITIES TO THE END OF 2020 1. Remain focused on ways to address the humanitarian community's data connectivity and security telecommunications needs, while enabling digital assistance services. 2. Support the COVID 19 response to ensure that all humanitarian actors are able to effectively communicate and share information among teams regardless of location. This includes establishing data connectivity in 13 SARI ITCs.
[ Jan  Jul 2020, Bangladesh ]  Refugee KEY PRIORITIES TO THE END OF 2020  [ Staff Health  ] . Work with the Government to facilitate visa processing for medical staff who will support the COVID 19 Medical Treatment Facility and ensure smooth rotation of staff in and out of the country.
[ 24th May   6th June 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  As of 6 June 2021, there are 12 operational SARI ITCs in the camps with a total of 545 functional beds open and 348 on stand by. The SARI ITC bed ocupancy is currently 61%  ( 334 beds ) . At the 250 Bed District Sadar Hospital, the Intensive Care Unit  ( ICU )  has 10 beds while the High Dependency Unit  ( HDU )  has 8 beds and the Severe Care Unit  ( SCU )  20 functional beds. At the moment, 22 beds are occupied.
[ September 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  Camp community: In the reporting month, a total of 18,181 households from various camps was provided with general health and COVID 19 key messages through CBHFA interventions, supported by IFRC, Qatar Red Crescent, Japanese Red Cross Society and Canadian Red Cross. In addition, 8,437 people  ( including 4,513 females and 3,924 male )  participated in 1,411 awareness sessions on topics such as family planning, nutrition, COVID 19, psychosocial support  ( PSS ) , first aid and referral systems.
[ 24th May   6th June 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Both Host and Refugees: During the reporting period, a total of 8453 patients from the Rohingya refugee camps and adjacent host communities of Ukhiya and Teknaf Upazila seek medical care for Non communicable Diseases  ( NCDs )  and were reported through DHIS 2. Out of the total patients, 34% had or were newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and the same percentage of 34% with hypertension. A total of 9671 patients from the host community and Rohingya refugee camps seek medical attention for communicable diseases in weeks 21 and 22. Out of the total consultations, Acute Watery Diarrhoea was reported by 42.5% of the patients.
[ 12th Oct 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  Rohingya Community• Critical food assistance remained, but decrease in other food security& Nutrition assistance and interventions due to lockdown and restrictions
[ Jan  Jul 2020, Bangladesh ]  Refugee KEY PRIORITIES TO THE END OF 2020: Ensure coordination to prepare and respond to the direct and indirect impacts of the COVID 19 pandemic and, should the situation stabilize, move towards the gradual return of services that were suspended in the critical phase of the COVID 19 response.Ensure coordination of preparedness and response efforts for the second cyclone season of 2020.
[ Jan  Jul 2020, Bangladesh ]  Refugee KEY PRIORITIES TO THE END OF 2020  [ Staff Health  ]  Continually monitor and track the incidence and severity of COVID 19 infections and illness within the UN and broader humanitarian community, reviewing and adjusting the projected capacity of the COVID 19 Medical Treatment Facility, as required.
[ 27th Dec 2020, Bangladesh ]  As of 06 December 2020, according to the DGHS Press Release 3,171,910 COVID 19 tests were conducted in Bangladesh with the overall positivity rate of 16.05%  ( 8.3% in last 24 hours )  by 167 laboratories. One  ( 1 )  laboratory in Dhaka city  ( Crystal Diagnostic )  with RT PCR test facility and seven  ( 7 )  GeneXpert put side Dhaka city  ( Regional Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory, Sylhet; Regional Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory, Khulna; Raipura Upazila Health Complex; Magura Chest Disease Clinic; Bagerhat Chest Disease Clinic; Bhandaria Upazila Health Complex and Feni Chest Disease Clinic )  has been added to the network of COVID 19 testing laboratories.
More than 100 Bangladeshis including cancer patients have remained stuck at Benapole check post for not having Covid 19 negative certificates while returning from India.
[ 14th   20th December, 2020, Bangladesh ]  As of week 51, 331 out of 366 cases have been investigated by RIRT  ( Rapid Investigation and Response Team )  and data captured through go.data. ▪ 1 244 contacts have been identified and gone under follow up by Contact Tracing  ( CT )  network.
[ 28th April 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Refugees: Being unable to transport ration packages home from the distribution points was a major issue in 41% of male FGDs and 54% of female FGDs. To overcome this issue, participants across demographic groups, including adult men, have had to sell part of their rations to pay a porter to carry them home.
[ Sept 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  Entry Screening Points are fully functional with temperature screening active in nine camps and Panbazar road. IOM manages the POEs in Camps 9, 19, 22, 25 and Panbazar road while partners manage entry screening points in camps 8E and 11  ( DRC )  and Camps 13, 14 and 16  ( CARE ) .
[ 5 19th Oct 2020, Camp ]  The temperature screening points  ( TSPs )  are operational in ten camps and IOM manages the TSPs in Camps 9, 19, 22, 25, and Panzabar road. To access a camp, individuals at the TSPs are requested to wash their hands before their temperature is measured by a volunteer using a non contact handheld thermometer. During the reporting period a total of 69,832 people were screened at the entry points of ten di erent camps, and 18 individuals with high temperatures were referred to health centres.