Bangladesh not planning another lockdown amid fears of second coronavirus wave - News Summed Up

Bangladesh not planning another lockdown amid fears of second coronavirus wave


Speaking to reporters on Monday, Cabinet Secretary Khandker Anwarul Islam said the cabinet has discussed the matter in the wake of a worsening situation in America and Europe, where several countries have reimposed lockdowns. Asked whether the government will impose fresh curbs on movement if a second wave of the virus emerged, the cabinet secretary said, "Not yet. Considering the present scenario, the prime minister has also said that if we continue to use masks then we will stay in a comfortable zone." Steps are also being taken to ensure that people without masks are not served in public or private offices, according to Anwarul. Citing the prime minister's directives, Anwarul said, "We are comfortable right now but there is no reason to be complacent.


Source: bd News24 November 02, 2020 13:30 UTC



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