Researchers identify two coronavirus types as China cases dwindle Researchers identify two coronavirus types as China cases dwindle SHANGHAI: Scientists in China studying the viral disease outbreak's origin said they had found that two main types of the new coronavirus could be causing... SHANGHAI: Scientists in China studying the viral disease outbreak's origin said they had found that two... Environment 04 Mar, 2020
New virus: More than 89,000 infected, over 3,000 dead New virus: More than 89,000 infected, over 3,000 dead BEIJING: A new virus first detected in China has infected more than 89,000 people globally and caused over 3,000 deaths. The World Health Organization has named the... BEIJING: A new virus first detected in China has infected more than 89,000 people globally and... Environment 02 Mar, 2020
Infections climb in South Korea as world fights virus Infections climb in South Korea as world fights virus SEOUL: South Korea reported an eight-fold jump in viral infections Saturday with more than 400 cases mostly linked to a church and a hospital, while the death toll in... SEOUL: South Korea reported an eight-fold jump in viral infections Saturday with more than 400 cases... Environment 23 Feb, 2020
New virus has infected more than 75,000 people globally New virus has infected more than 75,000 people globally BEIJING: A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 75,000 people globally. The World Health Organization has named the illness COVID-19, referring... BEIJING: A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 75,000 people globally. The... Environment 19 Feb, 2020
Why your Valentine might want hot chocolate for that walk on the beach Why your Valentine might want hot chocolate for that walk on the beach Drinking cocoa rich in flavonols - plant compounds also found in fruits, vegetables and tea - might make walking easier for some older adults with poor circulation, a study... Drinking cocoa rich in flavonols - plant compounds also found in fruits, vegetables and tea - might make... Environment 14 Feb, 2020
China still mostly closed down as virus deaths pass 1,000 China still mostly closed down as virus deaths pass 1,000 BEIJING: China remains mostly closed for business, as the daily death toll from a new virus topped 100 for the first time, pushing the total above 1,000. Despite the... BEIJING: China remains mostly closed for business, as the daily death toll from a new virus topped 100... Environment 11 Feb, 2020
British scientist makes breakthrough in race for coronavirus vaccine: Sky British scientist makes breakthrough in race for coronavirus vaccine: Sky LONDON: A leading British scientist has made a significant breakthrough in the race for a coronavirus vaccine by reducing a part of the normal development time from "two to... LONDON: A leading British scientist has made a significant breakthrough in the race for a coronavirus... Environment 05 Feb, 2020
Measles vaccine drive aims to protect 45 million children in Africa, Asia Measles vaccine drive aims to protect 45 million children in Africa, Asia LONDON: Up to 45 million children in seven developing countries will be immunised against measles in a series of major vaccination campaigns to try to halt a global... LONDON: Up to 45 million children in seven developing countries will be immunised against measles in... Environment 05 Feb, 2020
British drugmaker GSK to collaborate with CEPI in effort to develop coronavirus vaccine British drugmaker GSK to collaborate with CEPI in effort to develop coronavirus... British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline Plc is collaborating with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to contribute towards the effort of developing a... British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline Plc is collaborating with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness... Environment 03 Feb, 2020
Pasteur Institute eyes coronavirus vaccine in 2021 Pasteur Institute eyes coronavirus vaccine in 2021 PARIS: France's Pasteur Institute Foundation said on Friday it had set up a taskforce aimed at developing a vaccine against the coronavirus in 20 months. The United... PARIS: France's Pasteur Institute Foundation said on Friday it had set up a taskforce aimed at developing... Environment 01 Feb, 2020
Do masks offer protection from new virus? It depends Do masks offer protection from new virus? It depends SEATTLE: People around the world are buying up protective face masks in hopes of keeping the new virus from China at bay. Some companies have required them for employees.... SEATTLE: People around the world are buying up protective face masks in hopes of keeping the new virus... Environment 31 Jan, 2020
Readiness key to detect, combat spread of new coronavirus: WHO Readiness key to detect, combat spread of new coronavirus: WHO KATHMANDU: The World Health Organization (WHO), South-East Asia has urged countries in the Region to remain vigilant and strengthen readiness to rapidly detect any case of... KATHMANDU: The World Health Organization (WHO), South-East Asia has urged countries in the Region to... Environment 30 Jan, 2020
Health experts: Human-to-human spread of new virus worrying Health experts: Human-to-human spread of new virus worrying BEIJING: World health officials expressed “great concern” Wednesday that a dangerous new virus is starting to spread between people outside of China, a troubling... BEIJING: World health officials expressed “great concern” Wednesday that a dangerous new virus is... Environment 30 Jan, 2020
With Wuhan virus genetic code in hand, scientists begin work on a vaccine With Wuhan virus genetic code in hand, scientists begin work on a vaccine CHICAGO/LONDON: When a newly organised vaccine research group at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) met for the first time this week, its members had expected... CHICAGO/LONDON: When a newly organised vaccine research group at the US National Institutes of Health... Environment 25 Jan, 2020
More vegetables, doctor's visits for Shanghai elderly looking to beat virus More vegetables, doctor's visits for Shanghai elderly looking to beat virus SHANGHAI: Senior citizens in China's commercial capital of Shanghai are taking preventive steps against the spread of a new virus, monitoring their health, staying... SHANGHAI: Senior citizens in China's commercial capital of Shanghai are taking preventive steps... Environment 23 Jan, 2020
Man quarantined after Hong Kong's first preliminary positive test for Wuhan virus Man quarantined after Hong Kong's first preliminary positive test for Wuhan virus HONG KONG: Hong Kong quarantined a 39-year-old man on Wednesday after the city's first preliminary positive result in a test for the new flu-like coronavirus found in an... HONG KONG: Hong Kong quarantined a 39-year-old man on Wednesday after the city's first preliminary... Environment 22 Jan, 2020
Hong Kong on high alert to tackle coronavirus outbreak Hong Kong on high alert to tackle coronavirus outbreak DAVOS, SWITZERLAND: Hong Kong's government is on high alert to deal with a new flu-like coronavirus that has killed nine people in mainland China, the city's commerce... DAVOS, SWITZERLAND: Hong Kong's government is on high alert to deal with a new flu-like coronavirus that... Environment 22 Jan, 2020
Science Says: What to know about the viral outbreak in China Science Says: What to know about the viral outbreak in China Health authorities are closely watching an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new virus that originated in China. Governments are stepping up surveillance of... Health authorities are closely watching an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new virus that... Environment 22 Jan, 2020
China confirms person-to-person spread of new virus as fourth death reported China confirms person-to-person spread of new virus as fourth death reported Chinese health expert confirms virus can pass person-to-person Fourth person dies from pneumonia in city of Wuhan Authorities have so far confirmed at least 217... Chinese health expert confirms virus can pass person-to-person Fourth person dies from pneumonia... Environment 21 Jan, 2020
Cases of new viral pneumonia in China surpass 200 Cases of new viral pneumonia in China surpass 200 BEIJING: China reported a sharp rise in the number of people infected with a new coronavirus on Monday, including the first cases in the capital. The outbreak coincides... BEIJING: China reported a sharp rise in the number of people infected with a new coronavirus on Monday,... Environment 20 Jan, 2020
Nepal EC intensifies code of conduct enforcement With 33 days remaining until the March 5 House of Representatives elections, the Election Commission (EC) has stepped up monitoring to ensure strict enforcement of the Election Code of Conduct, 2082.
Business Baglung produces oranges worth around Rs 270 million Baglung district has produced oranges worth around Rs 270 million this year, marking an increase of Rs 4.4 million compared to last year.
Business Birgunj Customs records food imports worth Rs 11.57 billion in first half of FY 2082/83 The Birgunj Customs Office recorded food imports worth Rs 11.57 billion in the first half of the current fiscal year 2082/83 BS, slightly lower than the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
Nepal Sample ballot papers unveiled; Kathmandu to have largest size The Election Commission (EC) on Friday unveiled sample ballot papers for all districts and electoral constituencies ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives elections, as part of its voter education initiative.
Nepal Daraz announces '2.2 Fabulous February' sale with discounts up to 70% Daraz Nepal has announced its ‘2.2 Fabulous February’ sale, offering discounts of up to 70 percent across multiple product categories.
Kathmandu Nepal–France collaboration launches AI-based river flow forecasting system Blue Water Intelligence (BWI) has launched machine learning-enabled river flow forecasting and early warning services in Nepal under the HydroNepal Project, marking a milestone in Nepal–France cooperation on water and energy security.
Kathmandu 4th JICA Chair focuses on strengthening maternal and child health in Nepal The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Nepal Office, in collaboration with Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital and the Institute of Medicine, organized the 4th JICA Chair on January 29, focusing on maternal and child health (MCH).
Business Singapore Airlines to deploy wide-body aircraft on Kathmandu route in spring Singapore Airlines (SIA) will operate wide-body aircraft on two of its seven weekly flights between Singapore and Kathmandu during Nepal’s spring season from March to April 2026 to meet increased passenger demand.
Sports Champions League draw: Real Madrid faces Benfica again, PSG vs. Monaco and Bodø/Glimt vs. Inter Real Madrid faces an immediate rematch with Benfica after the teams were drawn together in the Champions League playoffs on Friday.
