319 Nepali nationals have died of COVID-19 abroad so far

Published On: January 17, 2021 11:44 AM NPT By: Republica

NRNA urges one and all in Nepal to stay alert as the coronavirus infection rate is still around 10 percent of the total number of PCR tests conducted daily

Chinese city reports coronavirus found on ice cream

Published On: January 17, 2021 09:48 AM NPT By: Associated Press

BEIJING, Jan 17: The coronavirus was found on ice cream produced in eastern China, prompting a recall of cartons from the same batch, according to the government.

MEXICO CITY, Jan 16: The global death toll from COVID-19 topped 2 million Friday, crossing the threshold amid a vaccine rollout so immense but so uneven that in some countries there is real hope of vanquishing the outbreak, while in other, less-developed parts of the world, it seems a far-off dream.

India kicks off 'world's largest' vaccination campaign

Published On: January 16, 2021 07:15 AM NPT By: Reuters

NEW DELHI, Jan 16: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the “world’s largest” vaccination campaign on Saturday as the populous nation tries to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control starting with two locally-manufactured shots.

KATHMANDU, Jan 15: Nepal has granted a conditional emergency approval for Covishield, the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca Plc and the University of Oxford, and manufactured by the Pune-based Serum Institute of India, the first step in its plan to inoculate citizens in the country.

LONDON, Jan 13: Nearly half of staff working in intensive care units (ICU) in England in the COVID-19 pandemic have severe anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder, with some reporting feeling they’d be better off dead, according to a study published on Wednesday.

KATHMANDU, Jan 12: The National Concerns and Coordination Committee under the National Assembly has directed the government agencies concerned to be more vigilant and put in place proper proper health security arrangement in view of the possible second wave of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Gorillas test positive for coronavirus at San Diego park

Published On: January 12, 2021 09:36 AM NPT By: Associated Press

SAN DIEGO, Jan 12: Several gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park have tested positive for the coronavirus in what is believed to be the first known cases among such primates in the United States and possibly the world.

LONDON, Jan 12: Worldwide coronavirus cases surpassed 90 million on Monday, according to Reuters tally, as nations around the globe scramble to procure vaccines and continue to extend or reinstate lockdowns to fight new coronavirus variants.

The study shows COVID-19 patients have faced problems of managing separate rooms and toilets while staying isolated at their homes