Stamford University Bangladesh

Assignment
On
COVID 19 and its impact on service
industry

Submitted To:

Dr. Sara Sarwari

Associate Professors
Department of Business Administration
Stamford University Bangladesh

Submitted By:

Riajul Islam
MBA 072 184 33
Stamford University Bangladesh
What is a ‘novel’ corona virus?
A novel corona virus (Covid 19) is a new strain of corona virus.

The disease caused by the novel corona virus first identified in Wuhan, China, has been
named corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) – ‘CO’ stands for corona, ‘VI’ for virus, and ‘D’
for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as ‘2019 novel corona virus’ or ‘2019-nCoV.’

The COVID-19 virus is a new virus linked to the same family of viruses as Severe Acute
Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and some types of common cold.

COVID-19 has been described as a pandemic by the World Health Organization. What does that
mean? 
Characterizing COVID-19 as a pandemic is not an indication that the virus has become deadlier.
Rather, it’s an acknowledgement of the disease’s geographical spread.

UNICEF has been preparing and responding to the epidemic of COVID-19 around the world,
knowing that the virus could spread to children and families in any country or community.
UNICEF will continue working with governments and our partners to stop transmission of the
virus, and to keep children and their families safe.

How does the COVID-19 virus spread?

The virus is transmitted through direct contact with respiratory droplets of an infected person
(generated through coughing and sneezing), and touching surfaces contaminated with the virus.
The COVID-19 virus may survive on surfaces for several hours, but simple disinfectants can kill
it.

What are the symptoms of coronavirus?

Symptoms can include fever, cough and shortness of breath. In more severe cases, infection can
cause pneumonia or breathing difficulties. More rarely, the disease can be fatal. 

These symptoms are similar to the flu (influenza) or the common cold, which are a lot more
common than COVID-19. This is why testing is required to confirm if someone has COVID-19.
It’s important to remember that key prevention measures are the same – frequent hand washing,
and respiratory hygiene (cover your cough or sneeze with a flexed elbow or tissue, then throw
away the tissue into a closed bin). Also, there is a vaccine for the flu – so remember to keep
yourself and your child up to date with vaccinations. 

How can I avoid the risk of infection?

Here are four precautions you and your family can take to avoid infection:

Wash your hands frequently using soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub

Cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue when coughing or sneezing. Dispose of used
tissue immediately

Avoid close contact with anyone who has cold or flu-like symptoms

Seek medical care early if you or your child has a fever, cough or difficulty breathing
What is the best way to wash hands properly?
Step 1: Wet hands with running water

Step 2: Apply enough soap to cover wet hands

Step 3: Scrub all surfaces of the hands – including back of hands, between fingers and under
nails – for at least 20 seconds.
Step 4: Rinse thoroughly with running water

Step 5: Dry hands with a clean cloth or single-use towel

Wash your hands often, especially before eating; after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing;
and going to the bathroom. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand
sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water, if hands are visibly
dirty.

Should I wear a medical mask?

The use of a medical mask is advised if you have respiratory symptoms (coughing or sneezing)
to protect others. If you don’t have any symptoms, then there is no need to wear a mask. 

If masks are worn, they must be used and disposed of properly to ensure their effectiveness and
to avoid any increased risk of transmitting the virus. 

The use of a mask alone is not enough to stop infections and must be combined with frequent
hand washing, covering sneezes and coughs, and avoiding close contact with anyone with cold or
flu-like symptoms (coughing, sneezing, fever).

Does COVID-19 affect children?

This is a new virus and we do not know enough yet about how it affects children or pregnant
women. We know it is possible for people of any age to be infected with the virus, but so far
there have been relatively few cases of COVID-19 reported among children. The virus is fatal in
rare cases, so far mainly among older people with pre-existing medical conditions.

What should I do if my child has symptoms of COVID-19?

Seek medical attention, but remember that it’s flu season in the Northern Hemisphere, and
symptoms of COVID-19 such as cough or fever can be similar to those of the flu, or the common
cold – which are a lot more frequent.
Continue to follow good hand and respiratory hygiene practices like regular handwashing, and
keep your child up to date with vaccinations – so that your child is protected against other
viruses and bacteria causing diseases.

As with other respiratory infections like the flu, seek care early if you or your child are having
symptoms, and try to avoid going to public places (workplace, schools, public transport), to
prevent it spreading to others.

What precautions should I take for my family if we travel?

Anyone planning a trip overseas should always check the travel advisory for their destination
country for any restrictions on entry, quarantine requirements on entry, or other relevant travel
advice.

In addition to taking standard travel precautions, and in order to avoid being quarantined or
denied re-entry into your home country, you are also advised to check the latest COVID-19
update on the International Air Transport Association website, which includes a list of countries
and restriction measures.

While traveling, all parents should follow standard hygiene measures for themselves and their
children: Wash hands frequently or use an alcohol-based sanitizer with at least 60 per cent
alcohol, practice good respiratory hygiene (cover your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or
tissue when you cough or sneeze and immediately dispose of the used tissue) and avoid close
contact with anyone who is coughing or sneezing. In addition, it is recommended that parents
always carry a hand sanitizer, pack of disposable tissues, and disinfecting wipes.

Additional recommendations include: Clean your seat, armrest, touch screen, etc. with a
disinfecting wipe once inside an aircraft or other vehicle. Also use a disinfecting wipe to clean
key surfaces, doorknobs, remote controls, etc at the hotel or other accommodation where you and
your children are staying.
Covid 19 in Bangladesh

The COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh is part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus

disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-
CoV-2). The virus was confirmed to have spread to Bangladesh in March 2020. The first three
known cases were reported on 8 March 2020 by the country's epidemiology institute, IEDCR.
Since then, the pandemic has spread day by day over the whole nation and the number of
affected people has been increasing.

In order to protect the population, the government declared "lockdown" throughout the nation
from 23 March to 30 May and prepared some necessary steps to spread awareness to keep this
syndrome away from them.Infections remained low until the end of March but saw a steep rise in
April.In the week ending on 11 April, new cases in Bangladesh grew by 1,155 percent, the
highest in Asia, ahead of Indonesia, with 186 percent.On 6 May, cases were confirmed in all
districts. Rangamati was the last district to report confirmed cases of COVID-19. On 13 June, the
number of cases in Bangladesh exceeded the number of cases in China, the country where the
outbreak began. Bangladesh reached two grim milestones of 160,000 cases and 2,000 deaths on
5 July and overtook France in terms of the number of cases two days later. The number of
recoveries in the country exceeded the number of active cases on 12 July. As of 18 July 2020,
there have been a total of 202,066 confirmed cases in the country, with 110,098 recoveries and
2,581 deaths.Bangladesh is the third most affected country in South Asia,
after India and Pakistan.

Covid 19 impact Bangladeshi service industry (Bangladesh Police Department)

The Bangladesh Police of the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a law enforcement agency,
operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It plays a crucial role in maintaining peace, and
enforcement of law and order within Bangladesh.
7,314 policemen have been infected with coronavirus till Saturday (18 July 2020)

Bangladesh Police have been working relentlessly, as the main frontliners under high-
risks of Covid-19 contamination.
They have been working to provide safety and service to people and to prevent the spread
of coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic situation in the country.
Twenty four police members have died from Covid-19 infection till Saturday.
The highest number of members from a single profession has been infected with
coronavirus, said Police Headquarters Assistant Inspector General (AIG-media) Md Sohel
Rana.
According to the Police Headquarters till Saturday, 7,314 policemen have been infected
by coronavirus, where 1,934 members are from Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP).
On the other hand, 3,766 coronavirus infected policemen have recovered from Covid-19.
Many of them have even returned to duty.
AIG Sohel Rana said, Bangladesh Police are the main field leader in the coronavirus war.
For this reason, the police have to deal with many blows and retaliations first.
Nevertheless, the Bangladesh Police is moving forward with strong morale and full
vigour without giving up, he added.

Covid 19 impact other sector

Bangladesh's ready-made garments sector accounts for around 80% of the country's
manufacturing income, with at least 4 million workers depending on it. Although the number of
COVID-19 cases is not too high in the South Asian country, the pandemic poses a great risk to
this sector and the livelihood of garment workers.

As coronavirus cases mount in Bangladesh, its government struggles to keep its front-line
healthcare workers free from getting infected, which has further strained the country's medical
facilities.
At least 251 doctors had tested positive for coronavirus by Thursday, according to
the Bangladesh Doctors Foundation (BDF), as the group blamed a lack of personal protective
equipment (PPE) and infections from patients for the outbreak among the doctors.

Nearly 200 doctors are infected in the capital, Dhaka. So far, Bangladesh has reported 3,772
confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 120 deaths.