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Govt having tough time managing essential supplies
Published On: March 26, 2020 06:55 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, March 26: While the government is struggling to maintain smooth supply of essentials during a weeklong lockdown, the Indian government's 21-day lockdown has added to the uncertainty among the people regarding the adequate availability of daily necessities.
Govt hiring 134 medics to deal with COVID-19
Published On: March 26, 2020 06:44 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, March 26: To address the shortage of human resources needed to deal with COVID-19 cases, the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) is set to recruit 134 medical staff immediately. They will include seven general physicians, seven anesthesiologists, 20 medical officers and 100 staff nurse.
Govt to reopen two border points with China to ease imports
Published On: March 26, 2020 06:35 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, March 26: Nepal government has decided to reopen its key border points with China in order to ease the supply of essential goods.
Docs handling COVID-19 left unaware of man testing positive
Published On: March 26, 2020 06:05 AM NPT By: Ashim Neupane
KATHMANDU, March 26: Although a COVID-19 suspect tested positive for the virus on Tuesday evening, doctors at Shukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital (STIDH) at Teku were not informed about this, putting the lives of the medical staff involved at risk.
Dismay mounts as govt fails to open swab test labs outside Valley
Published On: March 26, 2020 05:50 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, March 26: Even after complaints over sort of Covid-19 test facilities outside Kathmandu valley government is still struggling to extend the laboratory outside from National Public Health Laboratory Teku.Public outcry has escalated against the government for failing to conduct swab test outside the capital and carrying out limited tests even in the Kathmandu.
Deputy British ambassador to Hungary dies after contracting coronavirus: statement
Published On: March 26, 2020 05:45 AM NPT By: Reuters
BUDAPEST, March 26: Steven Dick, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Budapest, has died after contracting coronavirus, the Foreign Office said on Wednesday.The 37-year-old diplomat died in Hungary on Tuesday, it said in a statement. He had served as Deputy British Ambassador to Hungary since December, according to a biography published on the UK government’s website.
Govt tells banks to halt recovery of loans from businesses impacted by COVID-19 until mid-April
Published On: March 26, 2020 05:30 AM NPT By: Sagar Ghimire
KATHMANDU, March 25: Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) will now halt the recovery of loan installment until mid-April (Chaitra end).
COVID 19: Let's act wisely
Published On: March 26, 2020 05:00 AM NPT By: Kamal Subedi
KATHMANDU, March 25: Hours after the second coronavirus case confirmed in Kathmandu on March 23, the government said that the entire country would be under complete shutdown from the early next morning. Amid coronavirus outbreak fears, the government imposed the week-long lockdown to prevent people from stepping out of their homes and risking contagion.
Nepal confirms third COVID-19 case
Published On: March 25, 2020 11:55 PM NPT By: Ashim Neupane
KATHMANDU, March 25: Another individual has tested positive for coronavirus in Nepal, the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) under the Ministry of Health and Population confirmed today.
12 crucial decisions taken by High Level Govt Committee to contain COVID-19
Published On: March 25, 2020 08:33 PM NPT By: Republica
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