No definitive test has been found (with close to 100% certainty) that will tell us that a person is not infected with Covid-19. The actions need to be implemented with social distancing as a top and necessary priority. Rather than shutting them down completely, the government should partner with religious leaders and implement strict social distancing policies in houses of worship during prayer times, including tarabi. Fund and compel the local NGOs to hire local people in the distributionEngage locally active NGOs all over the country to distribute the food aid. Use paid volunteers and police to enforce the social distancing, including at bus stops, train stations, launch ghats, and of course, the sitting areas of buses, trains, and boats.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 26, 2020 12:45 UTC