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With 17 new cases, Nepal's COVID-19 tally soars to 444

Published On: May 21, 2020 07:12 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 21: The Ministry of Health and Populations confirmed 17 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday morning.

Suicide cases on the rise, mental health experts warn of a ‘grim situation’

Published On: May 21, 2020 07:00 AM NPT By: Ashim Neupane

KATHMANDU, May 20: Earlier this month, police found two dead bodies in Butwal Sub-metropolitan City-19 in Rupandehi district. The police investigation found that the reason behind their death was suicide. They had committed suicide together. This is just an example of a suicide case, which has increased by a significant number after the government enforced a nationwide lockdown on March 24.

Nepal extends suspension of international, domestic flights till June 14

Published On: May 21, 2020 05:27 AM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, May 20: Government has decided to extend the suspension of all domestic and international flights until June 14.

PHOTOS: Maitidevi area sealed after a COVID-19 case detected

Published On: May 20, 2020 08:00 PM NPT By: Keshab Thoker

KATHMANDU, May 20: Maitidevi area in the heart of the capital has been sealed off after a person residing there was found infected by coronavirus (COVID-19) on Wednesday.

Lalitpur Metropolitan City directs stores to operate throughout the day

Published On: May 20, 2020 07:03 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 20: Aiming at easing the supply of daily essentials, Lalitpur Metropolitan City has directed departmental stores, retail stores, pharmacies, and vegetable and fruit shops, among others to operate throughout the day.

Nepal's COVID-19 tally jumps to 427 with 25 new cases today (with video)

Published On: May 20, 2020 04:24 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 20: Nepal's COVID-19 tally has jumped to 427 with 25 new cases in various districts today.

Two police officers test positive for COVID-19; more than 200 to be sent to quarantine

Published On: May 20, 2020 02:20 PM NPT By: Republica

Kathmandu: Two police officers at Metropolitan Police Circle, Kalimati, have tested positive for COVID-19, confirmed Senior Superintendent of Police Shyam Gyawali.

COVID-19 pandemic likely to unleash a long-term mental health issues in Nepal

Published On: May 20, 2020 11:20 AM NPT By: Aditi Baral

KATHMANDU, May 20: To flatten the COVID-19 curve, countries have taken various measures. As nationwide lockdown extends, people across Nepal have been talking about mental health. “Lockdown has posed a serious threat to mental health and the well-being of people, which will last for a long time to come,” said Dr. Ritesh Thapa, director and consultant psychiatrist at Rhythm Neuropsychiatry Hospital.

Tarai reports a scary picture

Published On: May 20, 2020 09:00 AM NPT By: Anjali Subedi

Sabina Shahi, a health worker from Dhangadi, vaccinated dozens of children below two years of age in the last three days. Nearly 140 parents came on Tuesday alone at Beli Health Center to get their children vaccinated. Some of them had recently returned from India and they did not bring vaccination records. Shahi had no choice but to vaccinate all the children indiscriminately. And she did so without wearing proper gloves, goggles or a cap.

Chandragiri Municipality sealed off till May 22

Published On: May 20, 2020 08:25 AM NPT By: Republica

Kathmandu May 20: In a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the community, Chandragiri Municipality on Tuesday has decided to seal off the area for additional two days.