KATHMANDU, Dec 17: With 947 COVID-19 patients, who were undergoing treatment for the viral disease, getting over the disease in the past 24 hours, Nepal’s COVID-19 recovery tally has climbed to 240,363 which accounts for 95.5 percent of the total confirmed cases.

DAO Kathmandu to withdraw odd-even rule for vehicles from Friday

Published On: December 17, 2020 04:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 17: The odd-even rule which is being enforced for vehicles operating in Kathmandu district will be removed from Friday.

KATHMANDU, Dec 17: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) under the federal parliament will hold a discussion with Minister for Health and Population, Bhanu Bhakta Dhakal on Friday over the alleged corruption in course of procuring medical equipment for containing the COVID-19 pandemic.

SEOUL, Dec 17: South Korea reported a record number of coronavirus deaths on Thursday as the country’s biggest wave of infections since the start of the pandemic strained hospital resources and sparked panic buying in anticipation of a harsh new lockdown.

Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a COVID-19 vaccine?

Published On: December 17, 2020 07:18 AM NPT By: Associated Press

No. For a couple reasons, masks and social distancing will still be recommended for some time after people are vaccinated.

KATHMANDU, Dec 16: Nepal has recorded 736 new cases, 847 recoveries and 13 deaths linked with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the past one day.

Europe set to approve COVID-19 vaccine in Christmas week

Published On: December 16, 2020 08:48 AM NPT By: Reuters

BERLIN/BRUSSELS, Dec 16: Europeans are set to start getting coronavirus vaccines before the new year after the regional drug regulator accelerated its approval process following the launch of immunisation campaigns in the United States and Britain.

Nepal’s COVID-19 case tally nears 250,000

Published On: December 14, 2020 05:38 PM NPT By: Republica

Nepal sees 821 new COVID-19 cases, 842 recoveries on Monday

South Korea orders schools to shut as COVID-19 cases spike

Published On: December 14, 2020 03:45 PM NPT By: Reuters

SEOUL, Dec 14: South Korea ordered schools to close from Tuesday in the capital Seoul and surrounding areas as it battles its worst outbreak of novel coronavirus since the pandemic began, surpassing the previous peak in February.

KATHMANDU, Dec 13: Nepal recorded 830 new cases, 1,500 recoveries and nine deaths linked with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the past one day.