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

Soaring COVID-19 cases renew US debate over mask mandates

File Photo Teachers protest for stronger COVID-19 safety protocols outside Oakland Unified School District headquarters on Jan. 7, 2022, in Oakland, Calif. Photo Courtesy: AP

(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

Global Growth to Slow through 2023: World Bank

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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