CCMC proposes smart lockdown to stem COVID spread The COVID-19 Crisis Management Centre has floated a proposal to categorise COVID-19 affected areas into four different coloured groups to tackle crisis situation strategically. Kathmandu 01 Aug, 2021
CDC team: 'War has changed' as delta variant dangers emerge CDC team: 'War has changed' as delta variant dangers emerge World 30 Jul, 2021
PCCI demands anti-COVID vaccination for businesspersons Pokhara Chamber of Commerce and Industries has drawn the attention of Gandaki Province government to prioritise anti-COVID vaccination to the businesspersons. Nepal 30 Jul, 2021
Australian military to help enforce Sydney COVID-19 lockdown as cases rise With even tighter restrictions set to begin on Friday, New South Wales Police said it had asked for 300 military personnel to help enforce lockdown orders. World 29 Jul, 2021
What is a COVID-19 vaccine 'breakthrough' case? If you do end up getting sick despite vaccination, experts say the shots help reduce the severity of the illness — the main reason to get vaccinated. World 29 Jul, 2021
J&J says US FDA agrees to extend shelf life of its COVID-19 vaccine The US Food & Drug Administration extended the shelf life for Johnson & Johnson's (JNJ.N) single-shot COVID-19 vaccine to six months from four-and-a-half months, the company said late Wednesday. World 29 Jul, 2021
Biden to ask federal workers to get vaccinated or face testing -source US President Joe Biden is expected to announce on Thursday that all civilian federal workers will need to be vaccinated against the coronavirus or face regular testing, social distancing, mask requirements and travel limits, a source familiar with the matter said. World 29 Jul, 2021
Govt advised to inoculate 12th graders ahead of boards The Education and Health Committee of the House of Representatives has advised government authorities to inoculate Grade XII students who are sitting for the board examination from August 15 onwards with COVID-19 vaccines. Nepal 29 Jul, 2021
PM Deuba seeks more vaccines from US Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba received a telephone call from US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken Tuesday evening and both had a cordial conversation. Nepal 29 Jul, 2021
'Team Europe' to share over 200mn COVID vaccines Ensuring access to safe and affordable COVID-19 vaccines around the world, and notably for low and middle-income countries, is a priority for the European Union. Nepal 25 Jul, 2021
ADB approves $165m loan for COVID-19 vaccines in the country The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a loan of $165 million for the Nepal government to purchase safe and effective vaccines against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Business 23 Jul, 2021
Transporters protest seeking hike in transport fare Transport entrepreneurs launched protest on Thrusday, demanding the adjustment of transport fares. Nepal 23 Jul, 2021
