MANILA, Aug 18 (Reuters) – The World Health Organization said on Tuesday it was concerned that the novel coronavirus spread was being driven by people in their 20s, 30s and 40s, many of which were unaware they were infected, posing a danger to vulnerable groups. WHO officials said this month the proportion of younger people […]
Pandemic now driven by 20s, 30s, 40s group, many asymptomatic – WHO Read Post »
As many as 39 districts out of 77 in the country have imposed full or partial prohibitory order in a bid to curb the further spread of coronavirus infection. Spokesperson for Ministry of Home Affairs, Chakra Bahadur Budha, said that prohibitory order was imposed in 39 districts in different ways. In some areas, the district
Prohibitory order in 39 districts to curb COVID-19 spread Read Post »
The new national emblem with the new political map unveiled by the Parliament Secretariat on Sunday as drawn ire and backlash from lawmakers as soon as they were distributed. The poor design and finishing of the new emblem were also criticized by netizens. Ram Kumari Jhakri, a lawmaker from ruling Nepal Communist Party, said the
New national emblem embarrassingly crude Read Post »
The fifth phase of repatriation flights aimed at bringing home Nepali workers stranded in Gulf countries has been cancelled until further notice. The fifth phase of repatriation had begun from Monday. Issuing a notice on Monday, the COVID-19 Crisis Management Centre (CCMC) directed the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation and Ministry of Foreign
Fifth phase of repatriation flights cancelled until further notice Read Post »
Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, Speaker for the Ministry of Health and Population appeared on Facebook Live for the day’s media briefing. Here are a few updates: Total no. of PCR tests done in Nepal: 529,427 No. of PCR tests in last 24 hours: 11,520 Tests outside Kathmandu: Dharan, Pokhara, Hetauda, Janakpur, Surkhet, Dhangadi, Dhulikhel, Bharatpur, Nepalgunj,
COVID-19: MoHP daily updates; Total cases: 27,241 Recovery: 17,495 Death: 107 Read Post »
The rescue flights of fifth phase are scheduled to take place from today to repatriate the Nepali citizens stranded in foreign countries due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In doing so, national flag carriers, Nepal Airlines Corporation and Himalaya Airlines along with other foreign airlines are conducting chartered flight services from August 17 to bring back
Fifth phase rescue flights to begin from today Read Post »
Police have arrested a foreign national involved in fake currency racket and online frauds. The Metropolitan Crime Division of the Nepal Police arrested Angolan national Silva Antonio Da Costa, 48, for defrauding a Nepali woman with over Rs 4.85 million through online. According to the crime division sources, the fraudulent had identified him as a
Angolan national held for swindling Rs 4.8 million through online Read Post »
Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, Speaker for the Ministry of Health and Population appeared on Facebook Live for the day’s media briefing. Here are a few updates: Total no. of PCR tests done in Nepal: 517,907 No. of PCR tests in last 24 hours: 12,247 Tests outside Kathmandu: Dharan, Pokhara, Hetauda, Janakpur, Surkhet, Dhangadi, Dhulikhel, Bharatpur, Nepalgunj,
COVID-19: MoHP daily updates; Total cases: 26,660 Recovery: 17,335 Death: 104 Read Post »
The District Administration Office, Kavrepalanchowk has banned crowd gatherings around market areas of six municipalities in the district. Concerned municipalities have issued a notice urging the people to be vigilant citing increasing coronavirus infections in the district and that people’s crowd, conferences, and seminars, among other activities could further spread the virus. The Banepa Municipality
High vigilance in six municipalities of Kavre; all non-essential services shut Read Post »
As many as 18 dead bodies have been recovered as of yet after more than three dozen houses were buried by a landslide in Lidi of Jugal Rural Municipality, Sindhupalchowk on Friday. A total of 21 people are still missing, according to DSP Madhav Prasad Kafle. “The bodies of 10 children, four women and four
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