WHO says global rise in COVID cases is 'tip of the iceberg' Figures showing a global rise in COVID-19 cases could herald a much bigger problem as some countries also report a drop in testing rates, the WHO said on Tuesday, warning nations to remain vigilant against the virus.
Nepal records 41 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday The national active Covid-19 caseload of Nepal dropped to 4,574 on Wednesday as 41 people tested positive for the infection in past 24 hours.
S.Korea reports record 400,741 new daily COVID cases: KDCA South Korea reported a record 400,741 new daily COVID-19 cases, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency said on Wednesday, as the country seeks to further ease social distancing rules despite a wave of Omicron infections.
Variant that combines Delta and Omicron identified; dogs sniff out virus with high accuracy Hybrid versions of the coronavirus that combine genes from the Delta and Omicron variants - dubbed "Deltacron" - have been identified in at least 17 patients in the United States and Europe, researchers said.
Death toll nears 6 million as pandemic enters its 3rd year The official global death toll from COVID-19 is on the verge of eclipsing 6 million — underscoring that the pandemic, now entering its third year, is far from over.
AstraZeneca sees higher 2022 sales, but COVID boost waning AstraZeneca forecast higher 2022 sales and raised its annual dividend for the first time in a decade on Thursday after beating fourth-quarter profit expectations, but warned the boost from its COVID-19 products would fall.
15 more Covid-19 fatalities reported in Nepal in 24-hrs, 8,017 fresh infections surface The national active Covid-19 caseload of Nepal climbed to 90,576 on Thursday as 8,017 people tested positive for the infection in past 24 hours.
Booster shots needed against omicron, CDC studies show Three studies released Friday offered more evidence that COVID-19 vaccines are standing up to the omicron variant, at least among people who received booster shots.
Cheap version of Merck COVID pill to be made for poorer nations A U.N.-backed agency has struck a deal for nearly 30 generic drugmakers to make low-cost versions of Merck & Co's COVID-19 pill molnupiravir for poorer nations, widening access to a drug seen as a weapon in fighting the pandemic.
Active caseload climbs to 14,340 as 2,922 more test positive for Covid-19 The national active Covid-19 caseload of Nepal climbed to 14,340 on Wednesday as 2,922 people tested positive for the infection in past 24 hours.
Sudurpaschim province sees sharp incline in Covid-19 infection Covid-19 infections are becoming more widespread in the Sudurpaschim province as the number of India returnees increases.
24 additional cases of Omicron variant detected in Nepal Additional 24 cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 were detected in Nepal on Friday.
Nepal records 478 new Covid-19 cases, 271 discharges, 1 fatality on Thursday Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 830,480 on Thursday with 478 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours.
Nepal records 241 new Covid-19 cases, 263 discharges, 2 fatalities on Thursday Nepal's coronavirus caseload reached 826,664 on Thursday with 241 more people testing positive for the infection in the past 24 hours.
Nepal Over 200 children of Musahar community missing classes for two months More than 200 children of Majhaura village of Matihani municipality-4 in Mahottari district have not gone to school for the past two months.
Kathmandu KMC starts installing 'dry riser system' for fire safety The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has started installing dry riser system in narrow alleys where fire engine cannot reach during a fire.
Nepal Nepali Embassy in Bangkok warns against traveling on tourist visas for work The Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok has issued a notice urging Nepali citizens to refrain from traveling to countries including Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand on tourist or visit visas under the pretext of lucrative job offers.
Kathmandu Home Minister Lekhak vows to safeguard citizens' data against misuse Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak emphasized that the national identity card is essential for good governance, efficient service delivery, and effective crime control.
Nepal Flights resume at Simkot Airport following snow clearance Air services to and from Simkot Airport have resumed following the clearance of accumulated snow.
Sports Shakeel and Rizwan revive Pakistan to 143-4 in 1st test against West Indies Shakeel made a gritty unbeaten 56 and Rizwan was not out on 51 on Day 1 as they rebuilt Pakistan on a tricky dry wicket tailor-made for spinners.
World Russia and Iran sign a partnership treaty to deepen their ties in the face of Western sanctions Russia built Iran’s first nuclear plant that was launched in 2013 and is building two more nuclear reactors there.
Sports Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka move closer to an Australian Open rematch. Djokovic and Alcaraz win Alcaraz's next opponent will be No. 15 Jack Draper or Aleksandar Vukic.
Nepal Not to worry about energy consumption, PM Oli reassures power producers Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said there is no need to worry over energy consumption as heavy industries like iron and steel industries and fertilizer plants are in the process of establishing within the country itself and as preparation is being made to operate the closed industries in a new modality.
Nepal Cyber Bureau cautions all not to answer calls from unknown numbers Have you received a call from new number or a message of enticement from any new email id? Do not trust the messages received from such phone numbers and email id. Such messages can also make you homeless.
Nepal 352 Ghariyals found in Rapti and Narayani rivers in CNP A recent census conducted by the Chitwan National Park (CNP) found 352 Ghariyal crocodiles in Rapti and Narayani rivers.
Nepal Rs 500 million budget ensured for Kagbeni-Chhusang road section The federal government has ensured Rs 500 million to blacktop the Kagbeni-Chhusang section of Kaligandaki corridor, the national pride project.
