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Novel coronavirus can last 28 days on glass, currency, Australian study finds

MELBOURNE/SYDNEY, Oct 12 (Reuters) – The virus that causes COVID-19 can survive on banknotes, glass and stainless steel for up to 28 days, much longer than the flu virus, Australian researchers said on Monday, highlighting the need for cleaning and handwashing to combat the virus. Findings from the study done by Australia’s national science agency, […]

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Mayors of Lalitpur Metropolitan, Godawari and Mahalaxmi municipalities test COVID-19 positive

Three mayors of Lalitpur district, including Mayor of Lalitpur Metropolitan City Chiribabu Maharjan, Godawari Municipality’s Mayor Gajendra Maharjan and Mahalaxmi Municipality’s Mayor Rameshwar Shrestha have tested positive for COVID-19 . This the second time that Mayor Rameshwor has tested COVID-19 positive. Before this, had been infected during the early days of the lockdown in April,

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Seven local levels in Kavre report zero COVID-19 cases

As many as seven of the 13 local levels in Kavre district have reported zero cases of COVID-19 infection of late. Mandan Deupur Municipality and Roshi, Bethanchowk, Temal, Khanikhola and Chaurideurali rural municipalities do not have any active COVID-19 cases for now while Banepa Municipality has the highest number with 116 cases. Meanwhile, Namobuddha Municipality

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Delhi metro reopens after five months of COVID-19 shutdown

The metro in the Indian capital, Delhi, has reopened more than five months after it was shut down to prevent the spread of coronavirus. It’s India’s largest rapid transport system – it carried 2.7 million passengers a day before the lockdown. Masks, social distancing and temperature checks are mandatory according to the new rules. India’s

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WASH healthcare hygiene amid Covid-19 and its importance

Importance and challenges of WASH amid COVID-19 pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic, with more than 25 million cases and above 17 million recoveries as of 5th September, 2020, has impacted everyone’s daily lives. The sheer scale of restrictions and complications brought about by the virus in everyday lives of people can barely be contained in a few pages. However, on the bright side, the

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Health workers stage protest for allowance

Doctors, nurses and staffers at Mechi Hospital in Jhapa district have staged a protest for not receiving risk allowance pledged by the government for those working in the frontline in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Irate health workers today wore black arm bands in a symbolic protest. According to Dr Lenin Pokharel, a doctor at the

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Social media platforms major actors of misinformation and infodemic amid COVID-19 pandemic

As videos and posts that carry false, fake, and misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic are making rapid rounds on various social media platforms, many young people are having a hard time convincing their family members, neighbours, colleagues and even friends that the virus and its risks are real as well as dangerous. The spread of

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Germany puts on crowded concerts to study COVID-19 risks

Around 1,500 volunteers aged between 18 and 50 equipped with face masks, hand disinfectant and tracking gadgets attended three indoor concerts in Germany on Saturday as part of a study to simulate how the novel coronavirus spreads in large gatherings. Scientists in Germany held the concerts in a single day to investigate the risks posed

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New rules for hospitals seek referral from Health Ministry to admit COVID-19 patients

The Ministry of Health and Population has instructed all hospitals within the Kathmandu valley to admit COVID-19 patients only if they come with the ministry’s referral. The Health Ministry has also listed four mobile phone numbers asked the hospitals to verify that referral calls for admitting COVID-19 patients are coming from ministry officials Samir Kumar

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Global coronavirus deaths exceed 800,000

August 23 (Reuters) – The global death toll from the coronavirus surpassed 800,000 on Saturday, according to a Reuters tally, with the United States, Brazil and India leading the rise in fatalities. Nearly 5,900 people are dying every 24 hours from COVID-19 on average, according to Reuters calculations based on data from the past two

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