WHO says global rise in COVID cases is 'tip of the iceberg' Figures showing a global rise in COVID-19 cases could herald a much bigger problem as some countries also report a drop in testing rates, the WHO said on Tuesday, warning nations to remain vigilant against the virus.
Nepal records 41 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday The national active Covid-19 caseload of Nepal dropped to 4,574 on Wednesday as 41 people tested positive for the infection in past 24 hours.
S.Korea reports record 400,741 new daily COVID cases: KDCA South Korea reported a record 400,741 new daily COVID-19 cases, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency said on Wednesday, as the country seeks to further ease social distancing rules despite a wave of Omicron infections.
Variant that combines Delta and Omicron identified; dogs sniff out virus with high accuracy Hybrid versions of the coronavirus that combine genes from the Delta and Omicron variants - dubbed "Deltacron" - have been identified in at least 17 patients in the United States and Europe, researchers said.
Death toll nears 6 million as pandemic enters its 3rd year The official global death toll from COVID-19 is on the verge of eclipsing 6 million — underscoring that the pandemic, now entering its third year, is far from over.
AstraZeneca sees higher 2022 sales, but COVID boost waning AstraZeneca forecast higher 2022 sales and raised its annual dividend for the first time in a decade on Thursday after beating fourth-quarter profit expectations, but warned the boost from its COVID-19 products would fall.
15 more Covid-19 fatalities reported in Nepal in 24-hrs, 8,017 fresh infections surface The national active Covid-19 caseload of Nepal climbed to 90,576 on Thursday as 8,017 people tested positive for the infection in past 24 hours.
Booster shots needed against omicron, CDC studies show Three studies released Friday offered more evidence that COVID-19 vaccines are standing up to the omicron variant, at least among people who received booster shots.
Cheap version of Merck COVID pill to be made for poorer nations A U.N.-backed agency has struck a deal for nearly 30 generic drugmakers to make low-cost versions of Merck & Co's COVID-19 pill molnupiravir for poorer nations, widening access to a drug seen as a weapon in fighting the pandemic.
Active caseload climbs to 14,340 as 2,922 more test positive for Covid-19 The national active Covid-19 caseload of Nepal climbed to 14,340 on Wednesday as 2,922 people tested positive for the infection in past 24 hours.
Sudurpaschim province sees sharp incline in Covid-19 infection Covid-19 infections are becoming more widespread in the Sudurpaschim province as the number of India returnees increases.
24 additional cases of Omicron variant detected in Nepal Additional 24 cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 were detected in Nepal on Friday.
Nepal records 478 new Covid-19 cases, 271 discharges, 1 fatality on Thursday Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 830,480 on Thursday with 478 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours.
Nepal records 241 new Covid-19 cases, 263 discharges, 2 fatalities on Thursday Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 826,664 on Thursday with 241 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours.
Opinion Nepal and the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy: Adapting to a transactional order The 2025 United States National Security Strategy (NSS) marks a decisive shift in Washington’s global posture.
Nepal Unrepaired Trail Puts Trekkers at Risk on Tsho-Rolpa Trek Two years after a flash flood destroyed the bridge over the Rowaling River along the Dongang-Thadingma trek to Tsho-Rolpa Glacial Lake, trekkers’ lives remain at serious risk.
Sports Bazball revolution falters for England in the Ashes, but it's not the end of the system The architects of the Bazball revolution that England aimed to use to summit test cricket have conceded the preparation wasn't quite right for the Ashes.
Kathmandu CM Baniya underlines environment protection Chief Minister of Bagmati Province, Indra Bahadur Baniya, has urged all stakeholders to prioritize environmental conservation when implementing physical infrastructure projects.
Sports Conway and Latham pile on the runs as New Zealand sets the West Indies 462 to win the 3rd test Conway followed his first innings of 227 with exactly 100 to become only the 10th player and first New Zealander to score a double century and century in the same test.
Kathmandu PM Karki urges citizens to uphold cultural heritage Prime Minister Sushila Karki has underscored the importance of remembering and preserving one’s traditions and cultural heritage.
Entertainment Oscar contender 'The Secret Agent' capitalizes on the rise of Brazilian cinema Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, “The Secret Agent” has been hailed by critics as one of the year’s best films and arrives amid a renewed international interest in Brazilian cinema.
Kathmandu Minister Bhandari calls for result-oriented work in water supply sector Minister Bhandari acknowledged that safe drinking water has yet to reach many rural and remote areas of the country and reaffirmed his commitment to prioritizing this issue.
Sports Arsenal takes top spot for Christmas as Haaland overtakes Ronaldo's Premier League goal tally Another three points for Manchester City, whose winning streak is up to five matches.
World Sri Lanka tea workers struggle in poverty. Flooding cost many their lives Sri Lanka accounts for less than 1% of planet-warming gases in the atmosphere but is considered among nations most at risk from the extreme weather made worse by climate change.
World US tech enabled China's surveillance empire. Now Tibetan refugees in Nepal are paying the price Nepal is just one of at least 150 countries to which Chinese companies are supplying surveillance technology, from cameras in Vietnam to censorship firewalls in Pakistan to citywide monitoring systems in Kenya.
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