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Fears rise for people at higher risk as COVID-19 spreads: Amnesty International(AI)
Published On: March 26, 2020 12:17 PM NPT By: RSS
KATHMANDU, March 26: As cases of COVID-19 escalate in South Asia, one of the world’s poorest and most populous regions, Amnesty International (AI) calls on the authorities in the region to put human rights at the heart of their responses and intensify efforts to protect marginalized and vulnerable groups at higher risk, including daily wage earners, people displaced by conflict, health workers and prisoners.
NRNA Korea to provide 2,000 coronavirus test kits to Nepal
Published On: March 26, 2020 10:54 AM NPT By: RSS
SEOUL, South Korea, March 26: The Non-Resident Nepalis Association (NRNA), South Korea is to immediately provide 2,000 kits for testing for coronavirus to the Government of Nepal.
Kathmandu metropolis sprays disinfectant in the city (with photos)
Published On: March 26, 2020 09:10 AM NPT By: Bijaya Rai
KATHMANDU, March 26: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has started spraying disinfectant to curb the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the capital.
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.
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.
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.
President Bhandari appeals all Nepalis to stay indoor to save lives
Published On: March 25, 2020 07:40 PM NPT By: RSS
KATHMANDU, March 25: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has urged all the Nepalis to stay indoor considering the sensitive circumstances stemming from the pandemic COVID-19 and save one’s previous life as well as one’s family. Issuing a message here today in the context of minimizing spread of COVID-19, President Bhandari appealed for complete compliance with the code of conduct and directives issued by the authorized agencies of the government so as to contain the outbreak of the deadly virus.
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