Indian opposition seeks higher compensation for COVID deaths after damning WHO report Indian opposition seeks higher compensation for COVID deaths after damning WHO report India's main opposition Congress party on Friday demanded a hefty rise in compensation for the families of those who died of COVID-19, after the World Health Organization estimated the country's toll was nearly 10 times the reported figure. India's main opposition Congress party on Friday demanded a hefty rise in compensation for the families of those who died of COVID-19, after the World Health Organization estimated the country's toll was nearly 10 times the reported figure. COVID-19 06 May, 2022
India releases 2020 death data ahead of WHO COVID mortality study it objects India releases 2020 death data ahead of WHO COVID mortality study it objects India registered about 475,000 more total deaths in 2020 than the previous year, government data released months ahead of schedule on Tuesday showed, as the World Health Organization readies its estimates of excess COVID-19 deaths whose methodology New Delhi has opposed. India registered about 475,000 more total deaths in 2020 than the previous year, government data released months ahead of schedule on Tuesday showed, as the World Health Organization readies its estimates of excess COVID-19 deaths whose methodology New Delhi has opposed. COVID-19 04 May, 2022
Nepal records 24 new Covid cases on Thursday vs 25 a day before Nepal records 24 new Covid cases on Thursday vs 25 a day before The national active Covid-19 caseload of Nepal active caseload dropped from 1,146 to 1,081 on Thursday as 24 people tested positive for the infection in past 24 hours. The national active Covid-19 caseload of Nepal active caseload dropped from 1,146 to 1,081 on Thursday as 24 people tested positive for the infection in past 24 hours. COVID-19 31 Mar, 2022
China COVID cases fall, govt inspecting Shanghai, other outbreaks China COVID cases fall, govt inspecting Shanghai, other outbreaks China reported 1,366 confirmed coronavirus cases for March 24, the country's national health authority said on Friday, down from 2,054 a day earlier, though the number of asymptomatic infections increased. China reported 1,366 confirmed coronavirus cases for March 24, the country's national health authority said on Friday, down from 2,054 a day earlier, though the number of asymptomatic infections increased. COVID-19 25 Mar, 2022
S.Korea's total COVID cases top 10 million as crematoria, funeral homes overwhelmed S.Korea's total COVID cases top 10 million as crematoria, funeral homes overwhelmed South Korea's total coronavirus infections topped 10 million, or nearly 20% of its population, authorities said on Wednesday, as surging severe cases and deaths increasingly put a strain on crematories and funeral homes nationwide. South Korea's total coronavirus infections topped 10 million, or nearly 20% of its population, authorities said on Wednesday, as surging severe cases and deaths increasingly put a strain on crematories and funeral homes nationwide. COVID-19 23 Mar, 2022
France sees biggest jump in COVID cases since early February France sees biggest jump in COVID cases since early February France saw the biggest jump in new COVID-19 cases since February, health ministry data showed on Tuesday, with 180,777 new infections over 24 hours, and hospital numbers also rose for the third consecutive day. France saw the biggest jump in new COVID-19 cases since February, health ministry data showed on Tuesday, with 180,777 new infections over 24 hours, and hospital numbers also rose for the third consecutive day. COVID-19 23 Mar, 2022
12 new Covid-19 cases, zero fatality recorded on Friday 12 new Covid-19 cases, zero fatality recorded on Friday The national active Covid-19 caseload of Nepal dropped to 3,996 on Friday as 12 people tested positive for the infection in past 24 hours. The national active Covid-19 caseload of Nepal dropped to 3,996 on Friday as 12 people tested positive for the infection in past 24 hours. COVID-19 18 Mar, 2022
Nepal records 22 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday Nepal records 22 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday The national active Covid-19 caseload of Nepal dropped to 4,376 on Thursday as 22 people tested positive for the infection in past 24 hours. The national active Covid-19 caseload of Nepal dropped to 4,376 on Thursday as 22 people tested positive for the infection in past 24 hours. COVID-19 17 Mar, 2022
WHO says global rise in COVID cases is 'tip of the iceberg' 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. 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. COVID-19 17 Mar, 2022
Nepal records 41 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday 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. 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. COVID-19 16 Mar, 2022
S.Korea reports record 400,741 new daily COVID cases: KDCA 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. 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. COVID-19 16 Mar, 2022
Variant that combines Delta and Omicron identified; dogs sniff out virus with high accuracy Variant that combines Delta and Omicron identified; dogs sniff out virus with high... 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. 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. COVID-19 10 Mar, 2022
Death toll nears 6 million as pandemic enters its 3rd year 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. 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. COVID-19 07 Mar, 2022
AstraZeneca sees higher 2022 sales, but COVID boost waning 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. 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. COVID-19 10 Feb, 2022
15 more Covid-19 fatalities reported in Nepal in 24-hrs, 8,017 fresh infections surface 15 more Covid-19 fatalities reported in Nepal in 24-hrs, 8,017 fresh infections... 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. 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. COVID-19 27 Jan, 2022
COVID is less severe with Omicron than Delta, US study suggests COVID is less severe with Omicron than Delta, US study suggests The Omicron variant appears to result in less severe COVID-19 than seen during previous periods of high coronavirus transmission including the Delta wave, with shorter hospital stays, less need for intensive care and fewer deaths, according to a new U.S. study. The Omicron variant appears to result in less severe COVID-19 than seen during previous periods of high coronavirus transmission including the Delta wave, with shorter hospital stays, less need for intensive care and fewer deaths, according to a new U.S. study. COVID-19 26 Jan, 2022
Booster shots needed against omicron, CDC studies show 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. 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. COVID-19 22 Jan, 2022
Cheap version of Merck COVID pill to be made for poorer nations 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. 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. COVID-19 20 Jan, 2022
Active caseload climbs to 14,340 as 2,922 more test positive for Covid-19 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. 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. COVID-19 13 Jan, 2022
Sudurpaschim province sees sharp incline in Covid-19 infection 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. Covid-19 infections are becoming more widespread in the Sudurpaschim province as the number of India returnees increases. COVID-19 10 Jan, 2022
Nepal Two killed, nine critically injured in Tanahun bus accident Two people were killed and nine others seriously injured in a bus accident along the Prithvi Highway in Tanahun district on Friday afternoon.
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Nepal Kolti Hospital improves services, infrastructure Health services at Kolti Basic Hospital in Budhinanda Municipality-2 of Bajura have significantly improved with better infrastructure, equipment and availability of medical staff.
Pahalgam, one year on: Anatomy of a proxy war This week marks one year since the Pahalgam terrorist attack.
Health Nepal Medical Council strikes 17 doctors off register for acquiring foreign citizenship The Nepal Medical Council (NMC) has removed 17 doctors from its official register after they were found to have acquired foreign citizenship, the council announced on Friday.
Nepal Joint security team arrests auto driver with large haul of drugs from Gaur customs area A joint security team has arrested a 20-year-old auto driver along with a large quantity of drugs from the Gaur customs area in Rautahat district on Friday afternoon.
Kathmandu Kathmandu DAO orders riverbank settlers to vacate by tonight, demolition at dawn The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu, has issued an urgent notice ordering all individuals residing in or operating businesses from illegally constructed structures on public and government land along the riverbanks to vacate immediately, with demolition of encroached structures set to begin at 6:00 AM on April 25.
Nepal Nepal Police arrest 2,396 absconding convicts in Chaitra Nepal Police arrested a total of 2,396 absconding convicts across the country during Chaitra of the current fiscal year 2082/83, as part of its judgment execution drive.
Business Hetauda Cement Industry shut for lack of raw materials Hetauda Cement Industry, which had been grappling with financial crisis for a long time, has shut down due to a shortage of raw materials.
