COVID-19's global death toll tops 5 million in under 2 years COVID-19's global death toll tops 5 million in under 2 years The global death toll from COVID-19 topped 5 million on Monday, less than two years into a crisis that has not only devastated poor countries but also humbled wealthy ones with first-rate health care systems. The global death toll from COVID-19 topped 5 million on Monday, less than two years into a crisis that has not only devastated poor countries but also humbled wealthy ones with first-rate health care systems. COVID-19 01 Nov, 2021
US spy agencies say origins of COVID-19 may never be known US spy agencies say origins of COVID-19 may never be known US intelligence agencies said on Friday they may never be able to identify the origins of COVID-19, as they released a new, more detailed version of their review of whether the coronavirus came from animal-to-human transmission or leaked from a lab. US intelligence agencies said on Friday they may never be able to identify the origins of COVID-19, as they released a new, more detailed version of their review of whether the coronavirus came from animal-to-human transmission or leaked from a lab. COVID-19 30 Oct, 2021
COVID-19 update: 596 new cases, 871 recoveries recorded in 24 hours COVID-19 update: 596 new cases, 871 recoveries recorded in 24 hours COVID-19 update: 596 new cases, 871 recoveries recorded in 24 hours COVID-19 update: 596 new cases, 871 recoveries recorded in 24 hours COVID-19 10 Oct, 2021
904 new Covid-19 cases surface on Tuesday, active caseload stands at 18,422 904 new Covid-19 cases surface on Tuesday, active caseload stands at 18,422 Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 793,271 on Tuesday with 904 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours. Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 793,271 on Tuesday with 904 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours. COVID-19 28 Sep, 2021
1,589 recover as 1,180 new Covid-19 cases surface; 19 deaths reported on Tuesday 1,589 recover as 1,180 new Covid-19 cases surface; 19 deaths reported on Tuesday Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 779,492 on Tuesday with 1,180 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours. Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 779,492 on Tuesday with 1,180 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours. COVID-19 14 Sep, 2021
1,058 new Covid-19 cases, 1,845 recoveries 14 more deaths reported on Thursday 1,058 new Covid-19 cases, 1,845 recoveries 14 more deaths reported on Thursday Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 774,587 on Tuesday with 1,058 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours. Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 774,587 on Tuesday with 1,058 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours. COVID-19 09 Sep, 2021
1,423 new Covid-19 cases, 2,072 recoveries, 21 more deaths reported on Tuesday 1,423 new Covid-19 cases, 2,072 recoveries, 21 more deaths reported on Tuesday Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 772,182 on Tuesday with 1,423 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours. Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 772,182 on Tuesday with 1,423 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours. COVID-19 07 Sep, 2021
COVID jab protection wanes within six months: UK researchers COVID jab protection wanes within six months: UK researchers Protection against COVID-19 offered by two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech and the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccines begins to fade within six months, underscoring the need for booster shots, according to researchers in Britain. Protection against COVID-19 offered by two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech and the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccines begins to fade within six months, underscoring the need for booster shots, according to researchers in Britain. COVID-19 25 Aug, 2021
1,982 more infections surface Friday; active caseload reaches 27,661 1,982 more infections surface Friday; active caseload reaches 27,661 Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 676,708 on Friday with 1,982 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours. Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 676,708 on Friday with 1,982 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours. COVID-19 23 Jul, 2021
Public health expert warns of further COVID risk Public health expert warns of further COVID risk At a time when the administration has relaxed lockdown restrictions to continue with human and economic activities for some days, a public health expert has warned of increasing risk of the deadly contagion in the absence of strict implementation of safety protocols. At a time when the administration has relaxed lockdown restrictions to continue with human and economic activities for some days, a public health expert has warned of increasing risk of the deadly contagion in the absence of strict implementation of safety protocols. COVID-19 09 Jul, 2021
Health ministry confirms detection of new mutation of Delta variant in Nepal Health ministry confirms detection of new mutation of Delta variant in Nepal The Ministry of Health and Population has confirmed the detection of a new mutation of Delta variant (B.1.617.2), the dominant variant of Covid-19 most active in Nepal. The Ministry of Health and Population has confirmed the detection of a new mutation of Delta variant (B.1.617.2), the dominant variant of Covid-19 most active in Nepal. COVID-19 21 Jun, 2021
Active virus cases drop below one lakh in Nepal for first time since May 11 Active virus cases drop below one lakh in Nepal for first time since May 11 Active virus cases drop below one lakh in Nepal for first time since May 11 Active virus cases drop below one lakh in Nepal for first time since May 11 COVID-19 05 Jun, 2021
9,841 recoveries reported as 6,855 more get infected, Covid death toll surpasses 7,000 9,841 recoveries reported as 6,855 more get infected, Covid death toll surpasses... 9,841 recoveries reported as 6,951 more get infected, Covid death toll surpasses 7,000 9,841 recoveries reported as 6,951 more get infected, Covid death toll surpasses 7,000 COVID-19 28 May, 2021
Nepal's Covid death toll surpasses 6000; 7890 recover as 8407 more get infected Nepal's Covid death toll surpasses 6000; 7890 recover as 8407 more get infected Nepal's Covid death toll surpasses 6,000; 7,890 recover as 8,407 more get infected Nepal's Covid death toll surpasses 6,000; 7,890 recover as 8,407 more get infected COVID-19 21 May, 2021
BPKIHS reports three Covid-19 deaths on Monday BPKIHS reports three Covid-19 deaths on Monday The Dharan-based BP Koirala Institute of Health Science (BPKIHS) reported three Covid-19 related fatalities on Monday morning. The Dharan-based BP Koirala Institute of Health Science (BPKIHS) reported three Covid-19 related fatalities on Monday morning. COVID-19 10 May, 2021
Number of coronavirus patients needing ventilators, intensive care up significantly in Nepal Number of coronavirus patients needing ventilators, intensive care up significantly... Number of coronavirus patients needing ventilators, intensive care up significantly in Nepal - Number of coronavirus patients needing ventilators, intensive care up significantly in Nepal - COVID-19 01 May, 2021
Energy Minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi tests positive for Covid-19 Energy Minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi tests positive for Covid-19 Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Top Bahadur Rayamajhi, has tested positive for the coronavirus infection - Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Top Bahadur Rayamajhi, has tested positive for the coronavirus infection - COVID-19 27 Apr, 2021
Coronavirus claims 28 lives in a day in Nepal Coronavirus claims 28 lives in a day in Nepal Twenty-eight COVID patients across Nepal were reported dead on Sunday, taking the death toll from the respiratory contagion to 3,164 - Twenty-eight COVID patients across Nepal were reported dead on Sunday, taking the death toll from the respiratory contagion to 3,164 - COVID-19 26 Apr, 2021
Nepal reports continuous hike in coronavirus cases; 2400+ infections recorded two days in a row Nepal reports continuous hike in coronavirus cases; 2400+ infections recorded two... Nepal reports continuous hike in coronavirus cases with 2,400 plus infections recorded two days in a row; 14 deaths logged Saturday - Nepal reports continuous hike in coronavirus cases with 2,400 plus infections recorded two days in a row; 14 deaths logged Saturday - COVID-19 24 Apr, 2021
Health ministry paints scary picture Health ministry paints scary picture The Ministry of Health and Population has stated that up to 11,000 people will be infected in a single day by the end of May if cases keep increasing at the rate they are increasing now - The Ministry of Health and Population has stated that up to 11,000 people will be infected in a single day by the end of May if cases keep increasing at the rate they are increasing now - COVID-19 21 Apr, 2021
Nepal UN to honour fallen peacekeepers, including two Nepalis, on International Peacekeepers Day The United Nations will observe the International Day of UN Peacekeepers on June 5 with tributes to personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty, including two peacekeepers from Nepal.
World Fire rips through dormitory at girl's school in Kenya, killing at least 16 students A fire ripped through a dormitory in a girls' boarding school in central Kenya on Thursday, killing at least 16 students, a government official said, in the latest such incident to afflict the East African nation.
Nepal Pokhara Metropolitan begins demolition of encroached structures in Prithvi Chowk Pokhara Metropolitan City on Thursday began demolishing unauthorized structures built on encroached government land in the Prithvi Chowk area of Ward No. 9.
Nepal Japan-supported climate-resilient health post inaugurated in Jajarkot A climate-resilient health facility was jointly inaugurated in Bheri Municipality of Jajarkot district on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare services in disaster-prone areas.
Nepal Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower project reaches key milestone with weir gate operation The 216MW Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project has achieved a key construction milestone with the successful operation of its newly installed weir gate, marking progress toward completion of the major energy project.
Nepal Swiss–Nepal friendship marked with launch of 70-year commemorative photobook Nepal–Switzerland diplomatic relations spanning seven decades were commemorated on Wednesday with the unveiling of a special photobook highlighting major milestones in bilateral cooperation.
Business Petroleum imports through Birgunj reach Rs 181.7 billion in 10 months Petroleum imports through the Birgunj border point reached Rs 181.70 billion during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year, marking a significant increase compared to the same period last year.
Kathmandu Italy marks 80th Republic Day in Kathmandu with diplomatic reception and musical evening The Embassy of Italy in Nepal hosted a reception at Hotel Aloft, Thamel on Tuesday evening to mark the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic, bringing together diplomats, government officials and members of the Kathmandu business and civil society community.
Opinion Eastern Nepal's growing rainfall crisis: Foster quality infrastructure, timely warning Rain has always been a part of life in Nepal’s eastern hills. For the farmers, it means planting, greenery, and hope. But in recent years, the same rain has increasingly become a source of fear.
