Chicago cites restaurants, gyms for COVID vaccine violations

File Photo In this file photo dated, Dec. 30, 2020, a bottle of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on a table before being utilised in Topeka, USA. Photo Courtesy: AP

CHICAGO (AP): Chicago officials have handed out more than 30 citations to businesses for failing to enforce the city’s requirement that people show proof of COVID-19 vaccination in many places. The order took effect Jan. 3, and through Wednesday, the city’s Business Affairs and Consumer Protection agency had issued 32 citations to 16 businesses. The… Continue reading Chicago cites restaurants, gyms for COVID vaccine violations

Expect more worrisome variants after omicron, scientists say

People wait in line at a COVID-19 testing site in Times Square, New York, Monday, Dec. 13, 2021. Photo Courtesy: AP

(AP): Get ready to learn more Greek letters. Scientists warn that omicron’s whirlwind advance practically ensures it won’t be the last version of the coronavirus to worry the world. Every infection provides a chance for the virus to mutate, and omicron has an edge over its predecessors: It spreads way faster despite emerging on a… Continue reading Expect more worrisome variants after omicron, scientists say

CNI urges govt to attract investments from USA

Kathmandu: The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has urged the proposed ambassador to the United States to create an environment to play a role to bring investments from USA in Nepal. In a meeting with the confederation’s president Bishnukumar Agrawal and other officials, the proposed ambassador Shridhar Khatri was requested to work with the country’s… Continue reading CNI urges govt to attract investments from USA

Corona infection confirmed in 4,636 people, 4 die

Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, 4,636 people have been infected with the corona virus. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 3,703 in 10,412 PCR tests confirmed positive while 933 in 4,144 antigen tests confirmed positive for the covid-19. Meanwhile, four deaths have been reported from corona infections in the last 24 hours.… Continue reading Corona infection confirmed in 4,636 people, 4 die

Indian embassy issue notice regarding border issue

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Kathmandu: Indian Embassy has stated that they had conveyed its views on the border dispute with Nepal to the Government of Nepal. It also said that the intergovernmental mechanism is a suitable medium for dialogue. Nepal has been criticized after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he is expanding roads in Lipulek. The ruling… Continue reading Indian embassy issue notice regarding border issue

Smart lockdown in Dang

Kathmandu: District Covid-19 Crisis Management Coordination Center of Dang has imposed ‘smart lockdown’ in Dang district citing the infection of corona virus is increasing. A meeting of the District Covid-19 Crisis Management Coordination Center (DCCMC) chaired by Chief District Officer Hiralal Regmi on Thursday decided to implement smart lockdown from 12 noon tonight. This decision… Continue reading Smart lockdown in Dang

Govt extends contract period of health workers assigned to corona treatment

Kathmandu: The government has decided to extend the contract period of health workers and staff appointed for prevention, control and treatment of COVID-19 infection. It has been decided to extend the contract period of doctors, nurses and laboratory staff appointed in various hospitals, establishments and laboratories on contract for a maximum of three months. The… Continue reading Govt extends contract period of health workers assigned to corona treatment

Mask mandatory in Kailali

Kathmandu: The local government has made mask mandatory in Kailali. The Kailali administration has directed to wear mandatory mask while going out of the house or public place with effect from 12 noon on Wednesday considering the risk of infection. The local administration has also issued an order in all the three districts of Kathmandu… Continue reading Mask mandatory in Kailali