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Nepalis in South Korea safe from COVID-19

Published On: March 18, 2020 02:00 PM NPT By: RSS

SEOUL, South Korea, March 18: The number of foreign nationals infected with COVID-19 has crossed 60, according to information provided by the Korean government.

Coronavirus: safety and readiness tips for you

Published On: March 17, 2020 10:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 17: Amid coronavirus outbreak in many parts of the world, many international organizations including International Red Cross are highlighting some everyday health and preparedness steps that people around the globe can follow.

Nepal-India Friendship Bus Service closed

Published On: March 17, 2020 08:45 PM NPT By: RSS

DHANGADHI, March 17: Nepal-India friendship bus service being operated from Dhangadhi to New Delhi, India, has been closed down as part of the preparedness to a global pandemic, coronavirus.

India’s stringent virus testing criteria may mask toll

Published On: March 17, 2020 08:30 PM NPT By: Associated Press

NEW DELHI, March 17: A British citizen appeared at a public hospital in India’s capital with a cough, difficulty breathing and a private clinic’s referral for a coronavirus test. She was turned away.

Deputy head of Japan's Olympic committee tests positive for coronavirus

Published On: March 17, 2020 08:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

TOKYO, March 17: The deputy head of Japan’s Olympic committee, Kozo Tashima, tested positive for the coronavirus on Tuesday, even as top government officials have reiterated that the Games would go ahead as scheduled and will not be held behind closed doors.

Pakistan postpones T20 league after player shows coronavirus symptoms

Published On: March 17, 2020 07:15 PM NPT By: Reuters

LAHORE, March 17: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been postponed with immediate effect after an overseas player showed symptoms of coronavirus, the country’s cricket board said on Tuesday.

Netherlands coronavirus tally at 1,705, with 43 deaths

Published On: March 17, 2020 07:10 PM NPT By: Reuters

AMSTERDAM, March 17: The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Netherlands stood at 1,705, health officials said an update on Tuesday, with 43 people dead as a result of the disease.

Health desk set up at Lakeside

Published On: March 17, 2020 07:07 PM NPT By: RSS

POKHARA, March 17: The Pokhara Sub-metropolitan City has established a health desk at Lakeside, Pokhara, to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Deaths in Spain hit 491, infections up to 11,178

Published On: March 17, 2020 07:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

SPAIN, March 17: The Latest on the world’s coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 183,000 people and killed more than 7,100. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or those with existing health problems. More than 79,000 people have recovered so far, mostly in China.

COVID-19 fear prompts drastic cuts in international flights

Published On: March 17, 2020 06:23 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, March 17: The fear overspread of COVID-19 has prompted drastic cuts in the international flights at the country's only international airport, Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).