8,046 new cases, 5,455 recoveries and 187 fatalities from COVID-19 in 24 hours

In 17,971 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 8,046 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Health Ministry in its regular update.

Foreign tourists stranded in Manang villages amidst COVID-19 pandemic 

Foreign tourists are left stranded in Manang as the movement of people has been restricted at almost all villages in view of the surging cases of Covid-19.    

Coming three weeks are challenging, chain of infection will break if public health standards are duly followed: Dr. Pandey

The upcoming three weeks are very challenging for us. Thus, everyone must stay inside and request everyone else to stay in for three weeks to break the chain.

Nurse provides free health services to patients in home isolation

Staff nurse Neetu Khadka of Baglung Municipality-1 has been providing door-to-door health services to the coronavirus infected patients staying in home isolation without charging any fees.

32,000 doses of Remdesivir arrive in Nepal, being distributed at Rs. 4,900

A total of 32,000 doses of Remdesivir, an alternative medication used in the treatment of COVID-19 patients, have arrived in Nepal.

Govt. extends prohibitory order in Valley by 15 days

The government has decided to extend the prohibitory order in Kathmandu Valley by 26 May.

Prime Minister Oli fails to garner vote of confidence in HoR

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has failed to garner the vote of confidence from the House of Representatives (HoR).

SEE, Grade 12 final examinations postponed

Owing to the increasing threat of COVID-19, the government has decided to postpone the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) and Grade 12 examinations.

With 8,287 new infections COVID-19 active cases surge to 83,493

In 17,315 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, 8,287 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Health Ministry in its daily update.

MoHP sets up helpline numbers to manage hospital beds for COVID-19 patients

The Ministry of Health and Population has requested everyone to contact on toll-free number 1133 or mobile number 9851255837, 9851255839 if hospital beds are needed for the treatment of COVID-19 patient.

Record 8,605 new cases of COVID-19, 58 fatalities in 24 hours

In 20,756 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, 8,605 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson at the Health Ministry in the regular press briefing.

Bheri hospital installs 20,000-litre oxygen tank

Bheri Hospital at Nepalgunj has installed a liquid oxygen tank, which can store 20,000 litres of oxygen, at the hospital premises with a view to preventing the shortage of oxygen.

Call toll-free no. 102 for ambulance services

One can dial 1140 to reach the centre, 102 for ambulance services, 1140 for disposal of the dead body of virus-infected person and 105 to receive information about the team deployed for dead body management.

Preparations of 12th national population postponed

Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the government has decided to postpone the 12th national population census, which was being held after 10 years.

COVID-19 update: Highest single-day rise with 5,706 new infections

"In 14,403 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, 5,706 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2," informed the Health Ministry in its daily update.

Seven major government hospitals of Kathmandu Valley run out of bed for COVID-19 patients

According to the Health Emergency Operation Center (HEOC), Teaching Hospital, Armed Police Force Hospital, Patan Hospital, Civil Service Hospital, Bhaktapur Hospital, Bir Hospital as well as Dhulikhel Hospital are in shortage of beds for COVID-19 patients.

Infection rate in 22 districts alarmingly high, strictly follow safety standards: MoHP

Issuing a press release on Friday, the Health Ministry said that infection rate in 22 districts had been increasing in a terrifying way, informed the Health Ministry. These 22 districts include Morang, Sunsari, Jhapa, Parsa, Bara, Dhanusa, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Chitwan, Makwanpur, Kavrepalanchowk, Kaski, Dang, Banke, Rupandehi, Palpa, Bardiya, Kapilvastu, Surkhet, Kailali and Kanchanpur.

Infected Bheri nurses saving life of COVID-19 patients

However, being infected with the virus has not stopped the nursing staff of Bheri Hospital from providing services to the virus-infected patients. Keeping their own lives at risk, they are still on duty.

Vaccination against COVID-19 paused in Kathmandu

Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the MoHP, informed that the vaccination against COVID-19 is paused bearing in mind the purpose of prohibitory order, which is to limit the mobility of the people and decrease the rate of SARS-CoV-2 spread by breaking infection chain. 

Govt. directs to arrange for 'work from home' during prohibitory order

he government had directed the head of the government offices as well as public enterprises to arrange for home based work to the employees as far as possible in the districts where prohibitory order to curb COVID-19 spread has been imposed.