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COVID 19 in Bangladesh: Assumption of possible infection and death

Shuvo, S. H.

2020-05-22 health policy
10.1101/2020.05.17.20104562 medRxiv
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It is a painful job to predict the death of people. But sometimes it is important to predict the future and concern the government. A furious future is waiting for Bangladesh. ObjectiveObjective of the study is to assume the number of positive case and death till 30th December, 2020 in Bangladesh. Study designThis study was designed with systematic review and data analysis. MethodThe study was completed by analyzing data available on website. First COVID 19 case in Bangladesh was identified on 8th March. Analyzing the data increasing rate/common ratio of infection and death has been identified. Then this common ratio has been used in the formula of multiplication series (at decreasing rate). Data of China, Iran, Italy and the USA was also analyzed to assume how the death and case number increased. Social issues of Bangladesh were also analyzed. Considering all these the assumption was made. ResultIt has been assumed that by the 43rd week (on 30th December, 2020) of first identification the total case can be 15640747 and total death can be 638769 by 30 December, 2020. As this is an assumption this can be true, partially true or false. But the base of assumption is strong enough so the possibility of being true or nearly true is higher. Policy SuggestionGovernment should choose properly one between two options. Either government should declare curfew or let people lead normal life for the purpose of herd immunity. A very weak lockdown for a long time doesnt make any sense.

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