(AP): Officials across the U.S. are again weighing how and whether to impose mask mandates as COVID-19 infections soar and the American public grows ever wearier of pandemic-related restrictions. Much of the debate centers around the nation’s schools, some of which have closed due to infection-related staffing issues. In a variety of places, mask mandates… Continue reading Soaring COVID-19 cases renew US debate over mask mandates
Month: January 2022
Global Growth to Slow through 2023: World Bank
Kathmandu: Following a strong rebound in 2021, the global economy is entering a pronounced slowdown amid fresh threats from COVID-19 variants and a rise in inflation, debt, and income inequality that could endanger the recovery in emerging and developing economies, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. Global growth is expected to… Continue reading Global Growth to Slow through 2023: World Bank
Corona infection confirmed in nearly 2,500 people
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, nearly 2,500 people have been confirmed infected with the corona virus. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, a total of 2,444 people have been diagnosed with covid-19 infection. Similarly, 313 people have been cured in the last 24 hours. During the same period, the number of deaths… Continue reading Corona infection confirmed in nearly 2,500 people
Corona infection to Lata Mangeshkar
Kathmandu: Legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar has been infected with corona virus. According to Indian media, she has been admitted to the hospital. According to the news agency ANI, her niece Rachana has confirmed the corona infection. Although the infection has been confirmed, the symptoms are said to be moderate. Lata Mangeshkar is 92 years… Continue reading Corona infection to Lata Mangeshkar
China locks down third city, raising affected to 20 million
BEIJING (AP): A third Chinese city has locked down its residents because of a COVID-19 outbreak, raising the number confined to their homes in China to about 20 million people. It wasn’t clear how long the lockdown of Anyang, home to 5.5 million people, would last. Mass testing was being enforced, standard procedure whenever outbreaks… Continue reading China locks down third city, raising affected to 20 million
Madhav Nepal diagnose with corona virus
Kathmandu: Corona infection has been confirmed to Madhav Kumar Nepal, Chairman of CPN Yekikrit Samajbadi party. According to a report received on Tuesday, his secretariat has confirmed the infection. His health condition is normal and he is recovering at his residence. Stating that the corona infection has spread across the country, the leader Nepal had… Continue reading Madhav Nepal diagnose with corona virus
County marks Prithivi Jayanti
Kathmandu (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): The birth anniversary of Prithvinarayan Shah, who unite the country, is being celebrated all over the country by organizing various programs today. Prithvinarayan’s 300th birth anniversary is being celebrated this year. Prithvinarayan Shah was born in 1779 BS in Gorkha to King Narabhupal Shah and Queen Kaushalyavati. Prithvinarayan became the king… Continue reading County marks Prithivi Jayanti
Corona infection confirmed in 1,446 people on Monday
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 1,446 people have been infected with the corona virus. In the last 24 hours, two people have died and 255 have been recovered. With the addition on Monday, the total number of corona infections in Nepal has reached 931,450. At the same time, the death toll in… Continue reading Corona infection confirmed in 1,446 people on Monday
Govt to vaccinate children in Kathmandu and Lalitpur
Kathmandu: Children of the age group of 12 to 17 in Kathmandu and Lalitpur will be vaccinated against Covid-19 from Tuesday. According to health officials, children will be able to go to school and get the Pfizer vaccine. According to District Health Office Kathmandu the target is to vaccinate around 270,000 students in Kathmandu district.… Continue reading Govt to vaccinate children in Kathmandu and Lalitpur
Govt make vaccination mandatory from January 22
Kathmandu: The government has banned more than 25 people from gathering in public places. The Ministry of Home Affairs has stopped more than 25 people from gathering in public places to prevent the spread of the corona virus. The Ministry of Home Affairs has stated that a circular has been issued in the district with… Continue reading Govt make vaccination mandatory from January 22