The death toll from the corona virus in China has increased to 361

The Dhaka Times Desk The march of death seems to be gradually increasing. Every day many people are getting infected with this deadly disease corona virus and the death toll is also increasing at a fast pace. So far, the death toll in China due to corona virus has increased to 361.

Corona virus is spreading at an alarming rate across China. Every day someone is getting affected. 57 people have died till today (Monday). At least 2 thousand 620 people have been newly infected.

All in all, the death toll due to the corona virus in the country stood at 361. On the other hand, the number of infected has exceeded 17 thousand. This information was given in a BBC news report today (Monday) citing the Ministry of Health of China.

A 44-year-old man died yesterday (Sunday) in the Philippines for the first time outside China from the deadly virus. A few days ago, he returned to his country from Hubei province, according to the country's health secretary Francisco.

Meanwhile, due to the rapid increase in the number of infected with this virus, China has practically cut off communication with other countries of the world.

Another 21 thousand 558 people are suspected to be infected with corona in the country. 1 lakh 52 thousand 700 people are under treatment in the hospital. Only 475 people have been released from the hospital as they are out of danger.

Several countries, including Japan, Russia, the United States and Thailand, have temporarily closed their air routes. Several countries, including Australia, the United States and Pakistan, have decided to temporarily close their borders with China. Due to which the possibility of falling into severe economic crisis has appeared in China.

On the other hand, according to a report of Qatar-based international media Al Jazeera, more than one hundred and two thousand people in the country have been infected with this virus - they have been kept under special observation.

However, the number of deaths due to the pandemic corona virus that the Chinese government has officially given is actually believed to be much higher. There have been allegations that China is hastily cremating bodies without keeping any records of the dead in hospitals.

Citizens of other countries living in the country have not been spared from the effects of the coronavirus. However, so that it does not happen on a larger scale, various countries including Germany, United Kingdom and Bangladesh have returned their citizens to their own countries. The United States and Bangladesh have already repatriated many of them. Suspects are kept in hospital and others are kept under observation in separate places to avoid panic.

Thailand has the highest number of confirmed cases outside of China (19 people). Besides, Singapore-16, Japan-15, South Thailand-14, Korea-12, Australia-10, Taiwan-10, Malaysia-8, Germany-7, United States-7, France-6, Vietnam-5 Emirates-4, Canada -4, Italy-2, Cambodia-1, Finland-1, India-1, Nepal-1, Philippines-1 (dead) Sri Lanka-1, United Arab Emirates and more than a hundred people including the health department of the countries identified this deadly virus. Travel ban imposed on Chinese.

Meanwhile, a global emergency is ongoing by the World Health Organization to prevent the coronavirus. On the other hand, China is facing a shortage of masks to prevent the virus. To deal with the situation, the country has ordered about 20 crore masks from different countries of the world. China is also likely to fall into an economic crisis.

Although the number of infected and dead is increasing gradually, no antidote has been invented so far. "It may take a few more months to get the drug," said a French researcher involved in vaccine development.

It should be noted that after the presence of this virus was found in Wuhan on December 31 last year, this virus has spread beyond the borders of China to at least 22 countries in the world outside the capital Beijing, Shanghai, Macau and Hong Kong.

However, several countries in North America, Europe and Asia are also canceling flights to China to prevent the spread. British Airways, United Airlines, Air Asia, Cathay Pacific, Air India and Finnair have already announced to reduce the number of flights to China.

It should be noted that the corona virus appeared in the Chinese city of Wuhan last December. The number of people affected by this virus is constantly increasing. Problems like shortness of breath, fever, cold, cough appear in the body of patients infected with corona virus. The worst thing is to get infected by coming in contact with this patient. The disease is fatally spread through inhalation.