One kept in isolation in Lumbini hospital dies, test report yet to come

The deceased, who had been staying abroad, had returned to Nepal on March 19. He was suffering from fever and was in home quarantine for a week.

Newcomers in Kageshwori Manohara under surveillance   

The Kageshwori Manohara municipality in Kathmandu has kept close watch on those in the town who were recently returned home from abroad in the wake of a weeklong lockdown against the coronavirus that entered the sixth day today.    

Medical goods arrive from China

Around 50,000 COVID-19 testing kit and 100,000 sets of PPE have been brought among others.    

Corona infected undergoing treatment at Dhaulagiri hospital   

The 17-year-old girl of Baglung municipality, who is the fifth person in Nepal to test positive to COVID-19, has been brought to Dhaulagiri zonal hospital for treatment.

Institutions, individuals contribute to central fund to fight COVID-19

A total of Rs 15,310,322,200 was deposited in Coronavirus Infection Prevention, Control and Treatment Fund till Friday from institutions and public besides the government Rs 500 milion fund to fight against the corona virus within country.

Wage earners, informal sector workers hit hard by lockdown

Many countries across the world have begun enforcing strict lockdowns to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in their countries. Nepal has also followed the same strategy to limit the spread of virus.

Rumours make rounds about COVID-19 pandemic

The coronavirus has been the centre of public attention for the past several weeks and now with the nation under a lockdown and three new cases being discovered in the country (till the time of writing this report) within a week, Nepalis are more concerned than ever about the disease.

COVID-19 sample test also begins from Dharan today

At a press conference today, Ministry spokesperson Dr Bikas Devkota shared that coronavirus infection test has also begun from Dharan on Saturday.

'Plane was way lower than usual height required while landing'

A Twin Otter aircraft of Nepal Airlines Corporation, with doctors on board, had skidded off 80 meters away from the runway today at Nepalgunj Airport today afternoon.

Battle against pandemic can be won only with high morale: Chair Prachanda

In a video message today, the former Prime Minister has expressed the confidence that ‘we will be free from this pandemic soon and achieve victory through national unity and high morale’.

Fourth COVID-19 patient had flown to Nepalgunj, then reached Dhangadi using public vehicles

The patient's body temperature is 97 degree Fahrenheit and he has been suffering from normal cough and cold, informed the hospital by issuing a press statement on Saturday.

Nepal confirms fifth COVID-19 case

According to Dr. Bikash Devkota, spokesperson of Ministry of Health and Population, a 19 year old female has tested positive for the virus today.

608 tourists rescued from Nepal by Qatar Airways

Two aircrafts of Qatar Airways have airlifted 608 tourists, who were stranded in various parts of Nepal due to the lockdown today.

Govt seeks all sides' efforts to cope up crisis: Minister Bhatta   

Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supply, Lekhraj Bhatta, has stressed the need of cooperation from all sides to cope up with current crisis of COVID-19 pandemic in the country.    

Nine-bed quarantine facility, four-bed isolation ward in Shankharapur   

A two-bed isolation ward each at Sushma Koirala Memorial and People's Life Care Hospital at Shankharapur municipality h as been set up. Similarly,

13 coronavirus suspects in hospitals

he Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has confirmed another case of COVID-19 on Friday.

Govt releases 78 inmates amid COVID-19 fears

The government has released 78 jailbirds and 119 children aged below 16 years owing to the increasing risk of the coronavirus (COVID-19) from across the country.

Medicines, kits to arrive from China today

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has said that necessary medicines required for the control of coronavirus infection will arrive in Nepal on Saturday.

Fourth case of COVID-19 confirmed in Nepal

A 34-year old man has tested positive for the virus and he has been kept in isolation in Seti State Hospital, Dhangadhi.

PM Oli's health normal, discharged from hospital

He was rushed to the hospital on Thursday night at 11:30 PM, after his heart beat rate increased abnormally.