247 new cases, 1,205 recoveries in 24 hours

In 5,225 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 247 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

229 new cases, 1,338 recoveries in 24 hours

In 6,572 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 229 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

198 new cases, 1,272 recoveries in 24 hours

In 3,538 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 198 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

275 new cases, 2,454 recoveries in 24 hours

In 5,133 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 275 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Millions told to stay at home to avoid 90mph winds

Millions of people have been told to stay at home as one of the worst storms in decades, Storm Eunice, hits the UK. The Met Office has issued a second rare red weather warning to cover London, and southeast and east England.

As BA.2 subvariant of Omicron rises, lab studies point to signs of severity

The BA.2 virus -- a subvariant of the Omicron coronavirus variant -- isn't just spreading faster than its distant cousin, it may also cause more severe disease and appears capable of thwarting some of the key weapons we have against Covid-19, new research suggests.

Rapid COVID-19 home tests surge in India, experts flag risks

In the first 20 days of January, around 200,000 people shared their test results with India’s health agency – a 66-fold increase compared to all of 2021. The strategy apparently worked. Those testing positive with speedy, though less accurate tests were told to self-isolate at home, allowing hospital beds to remain available for the most vulnerable.

364 new cases, 1,993 recoveries in 24 hours

In 7,028 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 364 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Experts warn bird flu could become a pandemic

Experts have said that a virus subtype H5N1 of bird flu, currently detected in chickens, is considered to be highly contagious and deadly not only to animals but to humans. If not controlled then it has a 100 per cent fatality rate in chickens and can infect and spread to humans.

Lower testing rates likely reason for falling COVID-19 case reports - WHO

A drop in COVID-19 testing rates is likely contributing to a decline in reported cases even as deaths are rising, the World Health Organization's technical lead on COVID-19 Maria Van Kerkhove said.

548 new cases, 1600 recoveries, 3 deaths in 24 hrs

639 people have been found infected with the virus when the results of the PCR test and that of the antigen test are combined.

'56,908 doses of anti-COVID vaccines wasted'

The committee formed by the government to probe the issue of missing COVID-19 vaccines has submitted its report to the Minister for Health and Population Birodh Khatiwada. It has stated that only 56,908 jabs of anti-COVID vaccines have gone wasted during the vaccination drive.

498 new cases, 1,835 recoveries in 24 hours

In 4,256 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 498 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Omicron threat remains high in east Europe - WHO

A new wave of infections from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is moving towards the east of Europe, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, urging authorities to improve vaccination and other measures.

One-third of pediatric cancer patients get full treatment

It has been found that only one-third of the children with cancer in Nepal receive full treatment. According to the Kanti Children's Hospital, out of the total number of new patients being treated for pediatric cancer in all the hospitals in Nepal, only one-third of them have received the full treatment.

482 new cases, 2,319 recoveries in 24 hours

In 6,279 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 482 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Common cold, fever cases up in Doti   

The number of patients with common cold and fever has gone up in Doti with rising cold following snowfall. As a result, the government and private health facilities here are experiencing an increasing flow of patients with apparent common cold symptoms.  

1,312,080 doses of AstraZeneca arrive from UK

As many as 1,312,080 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine under the COVAX facility from the British government have arrived in Kathmandu on Monday.

427 new cases, 3,935 recoveries in 24 hours

In 6,037 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 427 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Over 69,000 vaccinated against COVID-19 in Jumla

Nearly 85 percent of eligible people from all eight local levels of Jumla district have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Information officer at District Public Health Office Prem Bahadur Sarki shared that 69,332 persons got vaccinated against COVID-19 in the district.