COVID-19 death toll surge: 28 fatalities in one day

The Ministry of Health and Population on Sunday reported that 28 virus-related fatalities were recorded across the nation in the last 24 hours.

Kathmandu Valley records 1,498 new infections

According to the Ministry of Health and Population, of the total 3,032 infections recorded across the nation, 1,498 were reported in the three districts of the Valley.

COVID-19 tally crosses 300,000 with 3,032 new infections

The Ministry of Health and Population on Sunday confirmed 3,032 new cases of COVID-19, taking the nation's novel coronavirus tally to 300,119.

CCMC meet kicks off, to hold discussions on COVID-19 control

The meeting of COVID-19 Crisis Management Committee (CCMC) is currently going on at Singhadurbar, Kathmandu.

At least 82 killed in massive Baghdad hospital fire, ministry says

At least 82 people died in a hospital fire Saturday night in Iraq's capital city of Baghdad, the Iraqi Interior Ministry said Sunday.

Nine staff including consultant doctor found positive for COVID-19, Sushil Koirala Cancer Hospital in Banke shut down

Dr. Krishna Acharya, director of the hospital, said that the hospital was closed from Sunday to Friday in view of growing risk of infections of the novel coronavirus. He said the hospital was sealed as nine of the staff were found infected while conducting PCR tests of 10 employees including the doctor.

Govt. not considering nationwide lockdown: FM Gyawali

Even though the COVID-19 cases have been on the rise lately, the government is not considering imposing a nationwide lockdown like last year for now.

India COVID: Patients dying without oxygen amid Delhi surge

It's almost impossible to find a hospital bed here now. Oxygen cylinders and medicines are in short supply. On Saturday, Saroj Hospital and Batra Hospital told families to take their patients away as they were running out of oxygen.

CPN-UML to run awareness campaign to minimise COVID-19 cases

The central committee meeting of the ruling CPN-UML has decided to conduct an awareness campaign regarding the COVID-19 pandemic at local levels to help those infected with the virus.

62-year-old dies of COVID-19 in Kailali

A 62-year-old male of Godawari Municipality succumbed to the virus infection on Sunday morning while under treatment at Seti Provincial Hospital.