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Rising US dollar, COVID-19 imapct on supply could push inflation further

Published On: March 9, 2020 07:47 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 9: The announcement by the government to check inflation rate at six percent is likely to prove hollow as the Nepali currency has been on a free fall against the US dollar for the past few days.

One-stop portal on COVID-19 urgently needed: Experts

Published On: March 9, 2020 07:35 AM NPT By: SHREE RAM SUBEDI

KATHMANDU, March 9: While the public is grappling with fears of possible outbreak of COVID-19 in the country, Nepal lacks an official single window for information to provide authentic and updated information on the deadly virus. The public is being bombarded with information lacking authenticity, which only exacerbates unnecessary fear.

Nepali drugs suppliers approach Bangladesh after India limits drugs supply

Published On: March 9, 2020 07:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 9: Nepali suppliers have approached Bangladeshi pharmaceutical companies for smooth supply of medicines after India restricted export of 26 drugs fearing short supply due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Number of UK coronavirus cases rises to 273

Published On: March 8, 2020 09:16 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, March 8: The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the United Kingdom has risen to 273, the Department of Health and Social Care said on Twitter on Sunday, up from 209 a day earlier.

U.S. Army restricts travel to Italy, South Korea over coronavirus

Published On: March 8, 2020 09:08 PM NPT By: Reuters

WASHINGTON, March 8: The U.S. Army said on Sunday it has decided to restrict travel to and from Italy and South Korea due to coronavirus outbreaks, and will also prohibit foreign troops from participating in U.S. exercises, exchanges and visits in the most affected nations.

Israel to set up $1 billion fund to help companies through coronavirus crisis

Published On: March 8, 2020 05:55 PM NPT By: Reuters

TEL AVIV, March 8: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday his government would establish a 4 billion shekel ($1.2 billion) fund to help Israeli companies impacted by the global coronavirus outbreak.

Iran's coronavirus cases reach 6,566, with 194 deaths: health ministry

Published On: March 8, 2020 05:45 PM NPT By: Reuters

DUBAI, March 8: Iran’s health ministry said on Sunday that total coronavirus cases have risen to 6,566, while the death toll has reached 194, according to state television.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Myth busters

Published On: March 8, 2020 04:00 PM NPT By: Republica

Cold weather and snow CANNOT kill the new coronavirus.

U.S. death toll from coronavirus hits 19, New York declares emergency

Published On: March 8, 2020 01:45 PM NPT By: Reuters

UNITED STATES, March 8: Two more people succumbed to the novel coronavirus in Washington state, officials said on Saturday, bringing the nationwide toll to 19, while the number of confirmed cases in New York rose to 89 and a cruise ship with infected passengers remained stranded outside San Francisco.