Coronavirus
"No evidence" that recovered COVID-19 patients cannot be reinfected: WHO
"No evidence" that recovered COVID-19 patients cannot be rei...
GENEVA, April 25: The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday that there was currently “no evidence” that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected from a second coronavirus infection.
Apr 25, 2020
Coronavirus
Abu Dhabi's Etihad extends suspension of scheduled flights to at least May 16
Abu Dhabi's Etihad extends suspension of scheduled flights t...
DUBAI, April 25: Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways said on Saturday it would extend its suspension of scheduled passenger flights until at least May 16 due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Apr 25, 2020
Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Nepal removed from WHO high risk zone for COVID-19
Nepal removed from WHO high risk zone for COVID-19
KATHMANDU, April 25: Nepal has seemingly made progress in controlling the spread of COVID-19 as the World Health Organization (WHO) placed the country in the list of risk zones, removing it from the list of high risk zones, officials said on Saturday.
Apr 25, 2020
LISTICLES, Coronavirus
Temasek Foundation provides 10,000 Fortitude Kit 2.0 to Nepal to tackle novel coronavirus
Temasek Foundation provides 10,000 Fortitude Kit 2.0 to Nepa...
KATHMANDU, April 25: Temasek Foundation, a philanthropic organization under Singapore investment company, Temasek, has provided 10,000 Fortitude Kit 2.0 to Nepal.
Apr 25, 2020
POLITICS
Nepali Congress urges govt to pay special attention to Nepalis in foreign countries
Nepali Congress urges govt to pay special attention to Nepal...
KATHMANDU, April 25: The main opposition Nepali Congress has urged the government to increase resources and provide guardianship to fight and keep all Nepalis at home and abroad safe from coronavirus.
Apr 25, 2020
Coronavirus
Britain nears milestone of 20,000 coronavirus hospital deaths
Britain nears milestone of 20,000 coronavirus hospital death...
LONDON, April 25: Britain could hit the grim milestone of 20,000 COVID-19 deaths later on Saturday, when the daily count is added to the current toll of 19,506 people who tested positive for the new coronavirus and died in hospital.
Apr 25, 2020
SOCIETY, SPECIAL, Latest Updates
THE WEEK IN PICTURES
THE WEEK IN PICTURES
The Week in Pictures for the week April 19-25, 2020.
Apr 25, 2020
Coronavirus
MoHP provides latest update on COVID-19 in Nepal (with video)
MoHP provides latest update on COVID-19 in Nepal (with video...
KATHMANDU, April 25: Ministry of Health and Population provided the latest update on the COVID-19 infections in Nepal on Saturday.
Apr 25, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Suspension of domestic, int’l flights extended till May 15, Cabinet to decide on lockdown...
Suspension of domestic, int’l flights extended till May 15,...
KATHMANDU, April 25: A meeting of the high-level government committee for the prevention and control of coronavirus in Nepal has decided to extend the suspension of domestic and international flights until May 15. Earlier, the flights had been halted until April 30.
Apr 25, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
India, Pakistan ease restrictions for some small businesses amid lockdown
India, Pakistan ease restrictions for some small businesses...
NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD, April 25: The Indian government allowed a limited reopening of shops in neighbourhoods and residential areas from Saturday, more than a month after the nation went into a lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus, officials said.
Apr 25, 2020