A record 120 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sarlahi in a single day today, infected to be kept in isolation at local level itself

Although two weeks have elapsed by since swabs were sent for test, no report has been provided of the 175 swabs of Malangwa, 160 of Haripurba, 149 of Chandra Nagar, 116 Kaudeni, 50 of Lalbandi and 29 of Hariban.  

With 314 new cases, national COVID-19 tally hits 3,762

As many as 314 persons, 294 males and 20 females from Morang, Sunsari, Jhapa, Saptari, Janakpur, Syangja, Kaski, Parsa, Bara, Rautahat, Dang, Banke, Bardiya, Dailekh, Surkhet, Argakhachi, Kapilvastu, Nawalparsi, Palpa, Pyuthan, Rupandehi, Sarlahi, Mahottari tested positive for the virus in the last 24 hours, informed Dr Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry, in the daily press briefing today.

'Physical infrastructure sector gets budget considering balance among states'

Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Basanta Kumar Nembang said the appropriation bill for the upcoming fiscal year 2020/21 has proportionally distributed budget keeping into consideration the balance among the states.    

29 people including Deputy Mayor test positive for COVID-19 in Arghakhanchi

As many as 29 people including deputy mayor of Sandhikharka Municipality, Thakur Kumar BK, are found to have been infected with SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19.

Syangja's 60-year old succumbs to COVID-19, death toll hits 14

A 60-year old COVID-19 patient of Walling, Syangja who was receiving treatment at Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences breathed his last today morning.

Economic activities should be forwarded along with coronavirus: FM Khatiwada

Minister Khatiwada said, “Share market could have been affected following weak market and production in some situation .But, it is only for short-term. We can win battle against corona virus. So, economic activities should be forwarded by fighting against coronavirus,” Minister Khatiwada said addressing the anniversary of Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) through audio visual medium on Sunday.

Extensive, stringent and thorough containment measures key to success against COVID-19: China

China firmly believes that as long as all countries unite and cooperate to mount a collective response, the international community will succeed in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic.

Three persons die in quarantine in Baitadi, chronically ill, pregnant, children kept together, swab collection halted due to workload in lab

There are two pregnant women in the quarantine of Sigas Rural Municipality, one at the quarantine set up at Ganesh Secondary School and the other at the quarantine set up at Bal Krishna Secondary School, 6 and 7 wards of the RM respectively. As per the doctors report, their expected delivery period falls in the last week of this Zestha month or second week of June. If they fail for normal delivery and need to be taken to hospital, they will have to walk for about 3 to 5 hours to reach the nearest...

Health Ministry confirms 213 new COVID-19 cases, tally hits 3,448

As many as 213 persons, including 209 males and four females tested positive for the virus in PCR test done at various hospitals and laboratories across the country, informed Dr Bikash Devkota, spokesperson of the ministry, in the daily press briefing today.

Nine COVID-19 patients in ANFA Academy, Butwal discharged after recovery

Nine patients, eight from Kapilvastu, including ward chair and an eight year old girl and one from Rupandehi were discharged in line the World Health Organisation (WHO) standards after they tested negative for COVID-19, said Shiva Raj Subedi, Mayor of Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City.

10 COVID-19 patients in Dang return home upon recovery   

A total of 10 COVID-19 patients who were undergoing treatment at COVID-19 Special Hospital at Beljhundi in Dang district have returned home after their recovery. 

University to begin classes online   

The Far-western University has begun preparations for online classes. The online system is being introduced to help students out of academic activities due to the lockdown imposed to stem the spread of Corona Virus.    

COVID-19 claims two more lives, death tally reaches 13

Dr Bikash Devkota, spokesperson of the ministry, in the daily press briefing today confirmed that two persons from Dolpa and Dhandaghi had succumbed to COVID-19.

COVID-19 case load crosses 3,000 mark, reaches 3,235 with 323 new cases

In the last 24 hours, 286 males and 37 females from Sunsari, Saptari, Nawalparasi, Banke, Bardiya, Syangja, Baglung, Bajhang, Kanchanpur, Dhangadhi, Dadeldhura, Dailekh, Dolpa, Jajarkot, Salyan, Argakhachi, Kapilvastu, Rupandehi, Bhaktapur, Kathmandu, Mahottari, Rautahat and Sarlahi have tested positive for the virus in PCR tests done in different hospitals and labs across the country,informed Dr Bikash Devkota, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press brief today.

PM Oli consults local levels’ representatives on prevention and control of COVID-19

During the meeting held at Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar, discussions were held about the problems local levels were facing as development of quarantine facilities, condition of health materials, budget of the upcoming fiscal year 2077/078 and other related issues, Chairman of National Association of Rural Municipality, Nepal Homnarayan Shrestha said.

Air Arabia's aircraft carrying 168 Nepalis from UAE lands in Kathmandu

Air Arabia's aircraft, carrying 168 Nepalis from United Arab Emirates (UAE) has landed in Kathmandu.

Treatment service for COVID-19 cases begins from isolation ward in Dhangadhi

The District Health Office, Kailali handed over the isolation ward to Seti State Hospital. It was constructed from the budget provided by the Sudurpaschim State government. The isolation ward was constructed at the cost of Rs 9.4 million.

Curfew ordered to control COVID-19 spread in two municipalities of Dailekh

With the rise in the COVID-19 cases on daily basis, Dailekh district administration office has clamped indefinite curfew in two municipalities, Dullu and Narayan, of the district effective from this evening.

26 Nepalis evacuated from Myanmar in holding center in Kathmandu (photo feature)

As the first batch in the campaign to evacuate Nepalis stranded abroad due to COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, 26 Nepalis have been brought home from Myanmar today.

National COVID-19 tally hits 2,912 with 278 new cases

As many as 278 people including 267 males and 11 females tested positive for the virus, informed Dr Bikash Devkota, spokesperson of the ministry, in the daily press briefing today.