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Chandragiri Mayor tests positive for COVID-19
Published On: May 26, 2021 02:14 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, May 26: Mayor of Chandragiri Municipality, Ghanshyam Giri, has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection. A PCR test conducted on Tuesday showed him infected with the virus.
“Immediate rescue plan needed for Nepalis stuck abroad”
Published On: May 26, 2021 01:24 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, May 26: An immediate rescue plan has been prioritized to bring Nepali citizens who are stuck abroad at the moment due to the ban on international flights by the government.
Locals come together against COVID-19 in Ilam
Published On: May 25, 2021 04:27 PM NPT By: Republica
ILAM, May 25: The local residents of Ilam district have been active in the prevention and control of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease following the second wave of the pandemic. While some are actively helping the patients free of cost, others are providing government hospitals with medical supplies and equipment.
China Foundation For Poverty Alleviation starts Emergency Community Oxygen Station program in Nepal
Published On: May 25, 2021 02:41 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, May 25: The China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFPA) office in Nepal started a donation program on May 23 called “Emergency Community Oxygen Station” in Chhetrapati, ward 17 of Kathmandu. The program started as an initiative to provide medical supplies and equipment to ward 17 and ward 19 in Kathmandu district to prevent and control the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease.
Body of US climber found two years after death in the Everest
Published On: May 24, 2021 04:45 PM NPT By: Republica
The body of an American national who died two years ago in the Everest region has been found on Saturday. According to the police, the deceased has been identified as Christopher John Kulis, who died during his descent from the summit of Mt Everest on May 27, 2019.
COVID-19 patients forced to charter expensive helicopter to reach hospitals
Published On: May 24, 2021 03:13 PM NPT By: Republica
On May 19, three infected patients of the same family from Aiselukharka Rural Municipality-3 were airlifted to Kathmandu by helicopter after paying Rs 320,000 for the flight
India sees decrease in COVID-19 infection
Published On: May 24, 2021 02:58 PM NPT By: Republica
The two major Indian cities-- Delhi and Mumbai-- that have been hit the hardest by the second wave of the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease have seen a decrease in the infection rate since the past few weeks.
Rampur Municipality seeks govt permission to purchase 50,000 COVID-19 vaccines
Published On: May 24, 2021 01:38 PM NPT By: Republica
PALPA, May 24: The Rampur Municipality of Palpa has submitted a request to the Nepal government to purchase 50,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Mayor Raman Bahadur Thapa of Rampur Municipality requested the Minister for Health Hridayesh Tripathi to allow them to purchase the vaccines.
Gurkha soldier provides community hospital with medical oxygen
Published On: May 24, 2021 01:35 PM NPT By: Republica
KHOTANG, May 24: A Gurkha soldier serving with the British army has donated oxygen cylinders to Jalapa Community Hospital of Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadi Municipality in Khotang.
Former MP dies of COVID-19 in Bhojpur
Published On: May 24, 2021 12:11 PM NPT By: Republica
A former MP of Bhojpur, Narendra Basnet has passed away after suffering from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease.
AstraZeneca vaccine found to be effective against new variant of COVID-19
Published On: May 24, 2021 12:07 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, May 24: A British study has concluded the Astrazeneca vaccine to be effective against the new variant of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. According to the BBC, the vaccines developed by American companies like Pfizer, Oxford, and AstraZeneca are found to be effective against the contagious variant B.1.617.2 found in India.
Journalists will be given priority in COVID-19 vaccination campaign: Minister Gurung
Published On: May 24, 2021 10:49 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, May 24: The Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Parbat Gurung has announced to prioritize journalists to administer vaccines against COVID-19.
Mayor delivers medicines to COVID-19 patients at their homes
Published On: May 23, 2021 02:24 PM NPT By: Republica
SURKHET, May 23: Mayor Dev Kumar Subedi of Birendranagar Municipality delivered medicines to patients infected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease at their own homes. Earlier, the municipality administration had prepared a “Corona Kit” including Paracetamol, Jeevan Jal, Azithromycin, Vitamin B and C, soap, toothpaste, and a brush for the patients.
One more dies of COVID-19 in Taplejung, district’s death tally reaches 8
Published On: May 23, 2021 12:56 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, May 23: As many as eight people have died in Taplejung since the spread of the second variant of COVID-19 in the district. The casetally reached eight after a person died of the virus on Sunday.
District Administration Office orders not to raise money voluntarily for COVID-19
Published On: May 23, 2021 12:19 PM NPT By: Republica
TAPLEJUNG, May 23: The District Administration Office of Taplejung has issued an order not to collect funds in the name of the control, treatment and prevention of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease.
Ncell donates 150 units of oxygen concentrators
Published On: May 23, 2021 11:11 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, May 23: Chief Executive Officer of Ncell Axiata Limited, Andy Chong has handed over 150 units of oxygen concentrators to Chief Specialist Mahendra Prasad Shrestha of the Ministry of Health and Population to ease the treatment of patients in district hospitals.
74 new cases of COVID-19 found in Rolpa, casetally reaches 678
Published On: May 22, 2021 06:03 PM NPT By: Republica
ROLPA, May 22: As many as 74 people tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours in Rolpa. With this, the total number of infections in the district has reached 678 out of which 11 have died.
Rs 180 million to be provided to 13 hospitals to build oxygen plants and HDUs
Published On: May 22, 2021 04:44 PM NPT By: Republica
TAPLEJUNG, May 22: The Ministry of Finance has agreed to provide Rs 180 million to 13 hospitals across the country including Taplejung District Hospital to purchase and set up oxygen plants.
Oxygen plant to be set up at Hetauda Hospital
Published On: May 22, 2021 04:30 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, May 22: Preparations are currently underway to build an oxygen plant at Hetauda Hospital in order to ease the treatment of COVID-19 patients in the district with the help of funding from private businesses and industries.
Eight die of COVID-19 in Banke
Published On: May 22, 2021 03:48 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, May 22: As many as eight patients undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at Bheri Hospital and the Teaching Hospital in Banke died on Saturday.
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