UNITED STATES, Oct 14: The World Bank has approved $12 billion in financing to help developing countries buy and distribute coronavirus vaccines, tests, and treatments, aiming to support the vaccination of up to 1 billion people.

TAPLEJUNG, Oct 14: The ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) lawmaker Sanu Siba Pahadi passed away on Wednesday.

COVID-19 death in Nawalparasi

Published On: October 14, 2020 11:57 AM NPT By: Rekha Bhusal

BUTWAL, Oct 14: A man from western Nawalparasi died of COVID-19 in Butwal on Wednesday.

Two more COVID-19 infected people die in Province 1

Published On: October 14, 2020 11:54 AM NPT By: Chuman Basnet

MORANG, Oct 14: Two COVID-19 infected people from Province 1 died in Biratnagar-based hospitals.

India's coronavirus infections rise to 7.24 million

Published On: October 14, 2020 11:47 AM NPT By: Reuters

BENGALURU, Oct 14: India’s tally of coronavirus infections rose by 63,509 in the last 24 hours to stand at 7.24 million on Wednesday, health ministry data showed.

People who had COVID-19 are reporting lingering brain fog

Published On: October 14, 2020 10:14 AM NPT By: Republica

Neurological symptoms can linger as long-term effects after COVID-19, but one in particular is becoming known as "COVID-19 brain fog." Though it can manifest in different ways, the reports are concerning: a nurse can't remember what patients say once she leaves the room, one vascular medicine specialist has lost chunks of time from his memory (he couldn't recall a 12-day vacation weeks earlier), and a lawyer can't recognize her own car.

The Center previously received 18.5 million rupees, but it is yet to set up an office and the needed infrastructure

KATHMANDU, Oct 14: An intra-party dispute which surfaced this week in the Karnali Provincial Committee of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP), seeking the overthrow of Chief Minister Mahendra Bahadur Shahi, has finally been settled, at least for now.

Republica Morning Brief: Oct 14

Published On: October 14, 2020 06:00 AM NPT By: Republica

An intra-party dispute which surfaced this week in the Karnali Provincial Committee of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP), seeking the overthrow of Chief Minister Mahendra Bahadur Shahi, has finally been settled, at least for now.

Deputy Speaker of Lumbini Province also catches COVID-19

Published On: October 13, 2020 08:35 PM NPT By: Binod Pariyar

The provincial assembly to remain closed until October 22 as a precautionary measure to avoid further transmission.