Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 4,961 people have been confirmed infected with the corona virus (Covid-19). The infection was confirmed out of the 15,131 samples tested across the country. In the last 24 hours, 435 people have been recovered while three have died. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, there… Continue reading Corona infection confirmed in 4961 people
Month: January 2022
Chicago cites restaurants, gyms for COVID vaccine violations
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
(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
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
Corona confirmed in 3,553 people in last 24 hours
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, 3,553 people have been infected with the corona virus in Nepal. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the infection was confirmed in 3,553 people out of a total 15,081 people tested for corona. Similarly, 271 people have been cured in the last 24 hours. Including this, the… Continue reading Corona confirmed in 3,553 people in last 24 hours
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