NEW DELHI (AP): A potentially worrisome variant of the coronavirus detected in India may spread more easily. But the country is behind in doing the kind of testing needed to track it and understand it better. On Monday, the World Health Organization designated the new version of the virus a “variant of concern” based on… Continue reading Scientists race to study variants in India as cases explode
Month: May 2021
Another 168 died from corona, 9,305 infected
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, 9,305 people have been infected with Coronavirus in Nepal. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, Among 20,362 people tested PCR, 2,238 tested positive while out of antigen test on 424, 67 people got positive. Similarly, 3,024 people have been infected in the Kathmandu Valley in the last… Continue reading Another 168 died from corona, 9,305 infected
Govt directs to close all cooperative institutions
Kathmandu: The Department of Cooperatives has requested the cooperatives across the country to halt heir services except for the essential ones. The department has urged the cooperatives to suspend their regular services until the situation improves as the second wave of corona virus (Covid-19) epidemic is affecting the country. Deputy Registrar of the Department Surendra… Continue reading Govt directs to close all cooperative institutions
Hospitals in the valley announce not to admit new covid patients
Kathmandu: As the covid-19 cases are increasing day by day across the country, specifically in the Kathmandu valley, covid hospitals are running out of oxygen supply. Hospitals are announcing they are not able to admit new covid patients. Issuing a statement today, The Manmohan Memorial Hospital in Kathmandu announced that no new covid patients will… Continue reading Hospitals in the valley announce not to admit new covid patients
Insurance Committee directs to close all branches of insurance companies
Kathmandu: Insurance Committee, the regulatory body, has directed to close all the branch offices of the insurance companies. Stating that the situation of corona infection is getting worse each day, the committee has directed to close all the branches with effect from Thursday. According to Rajuraman Poudel, executive director of the committee, the companies will… Continue reading Insurance Committee directs to close all branches of insurance companies
Nepalis in the Gulf bought 600 oxygen cylinders to send to Nepal
Kathmandu: Nepalis living in the Middle East have purchased 600 oxygen cylinders to help the country during the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the Non-Resident Nepali Social Club (NRN) the cylinders have been procured with the spontaneous financial support of all Nepalis in the Gulf countries and they are preparing to send them to Nepal by… Continue reading Nepalis in the Gulf bought 600 oxygen cylinders to send to Nepal
US issue advisory against Nepal travel
Kathmandu: The United States has advised its citizens not to visit Nepal. Issuing a travel advisory today, the US has stated that Nepal has been placed on the riskier countries recommending its citizen not to visit as the number of Corona virus (Covid-19) infections is on the rise. Nepal has already closed all international flights.… Continue reading US issue advisory against Nepal travel
225 deaths from corona infection in last 24 hours
Kathmandu: The corona virus has killed 225 people in last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the Nepal Army has managed the bodies of 225 people. At the same time, the number of deaths due to corona infection in Nepal has reached 4,084. In the last 24 hours, 21,316 samples have… Continue reading 225 deaths from corona infection in last 24 hours
Seven arrested for selling oximeter at high price
Kathmandu: Seven people have been arrested in Kathmandu on charges of being involved in the black market of oximeters. According to the District Administration Office, Kathmandu, seven persons have been arrested during the monitoring conducted by a joint team of the District Administration Office, Kathmandu, Metropolitan Crime Investigation Branch, Department of Drug Management and Commerce.… Continue reading Seven arrested for selling oximeter at high price
Govt extends prohibitory order in Kathmandu valley till May 27
Kathmandu: Prohibitory order in Kathmandu valley has been extended for 15 days. A meeting of the Chief District Officers of all the three districts of the Kathmandu Valley has decided to extend the ban till May 27. Similarly, the meeting also decided to stop all the construction work except the national priority development project. The… Continue reading Govt extends prohibitory order in Kathmandu valley till May 27