KATHMANDU, April 1: With the continued exponential growth of COVID-19 around the globe, UNICEF, ILO, and UN Women have urged Nepal government for greater support to working families to minimize its negative impacts on children, labors, and women.

China donates medical supplies to Rasuwa

Published On: April 1, 2020 06:01 PM NPT By: RSS

RASUWA, April 1: The Xilong County of China has donated various 15 types of medical appliances to neighboring Rasuwa district in its fight against the COVID-19.

UDAYAPUR, April 1: A patient in Udyapur who was admitted to Udayapur District Hospital after developing symptoms similar to coronavirus has tested negative for this deadly disease on Wednesday.

LONDON, April 1: Losing your sense of smell and taste may be the best way to tell if you have COVID-19, according to a study of data collected via a symptom tracker app developed by British scientists to help monitor the pandemic caused by the new coronavirus.

Over Rs 223 million in Corona Prevention Fund

Published On: April 1, 2020 03:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, April 1: Over Rs 223 million has been deposited so far in the Coronavirus Infection Prevention and Treatment Fund established by the government on March 23 in view of the increased risk of the virus.

Where will we be in six months, a year, ten years from now? I lie awake at night wondering what the future holds for my loved ones. My vulnerable friends and relatives. I wonder what will happen to my job, even though I’m luckier than many: I get good sick pay and can work remotely.

Eight Nepalis tested positive for COVID-19 in Portugal

Published On: April 1, 2020 01:44 PM NPT By: RSS

LISBON, April 1: Eight Nepalis staying in the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, have COVID-19 infection.

LAHAN, April 1: 18 persons who have recently returned from the Indian capital New Delhi after participating in a religious fair at Nizamuddin Mosque (Markaz) have been kept in quarantine in Saptari.

LONDON, April 1: Britain is aiming to increase the number of tests for coronavirus to 25,000 a day by the middle of the month from its present capacity of 12,750 a day, housing minister Robert Jenrick told Sky News on Wednesday.

‘I heard the roar’: 6.5 earthquake hits Idaho

Published On: April 1, 2020 12:18 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BOISE, Idaho, April 1: An earthquake struck north of Boise Tuesday evening, with people across a large area reporting shaking.