Rising from sick beds, COVID medics head back to front lines PARIS: “Be strong, mum, we really love you," is what Dr Aurelie Gouel's kids tell the ICU physician when she sets off for long hospital shifts trying to save critically ill coronavirus patients. Although aged just 4 and 6, Gouel's children are... Women 10 Apr, 2020
Dollar falls, riskier currencies rally on virus lockdown hopes LONDON: The dollar lost ground on Tuesday as riskier currencies rebounded on tentative hopes that lockdowns may be slowing the spread of the coronavirus in some countries. Bets that the world’s biggest crude producers may cut supply to support oil... 07 Apr, 2020
British virus crisis deepens, while New York sees positives NEW YORK: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remained in intensive care Tuesday for treatment of his coronavirus illness, while authorities in New York hoped that a leveling off of deaths and new hospitalizations would hold and signal that the... Women 07 Apr, 2020
PM extends recovery wishes to British PM Boris Johnson KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today extended speedy recovery wishes to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The British Prime Minister, who was in isolation for the last 10 days on being diagnosed with coronavirus infection, was admitted... Travel 07 Apr, 2020
UK PM Johnson moved to intensive care as COVID-19 symptoms worsen British PM is conscious: Downing Street PM tested positive for coronavirus last month Foreign Secretary Raab to deputise Raab says government will continue LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to an intensive care... Women 07 Apr, 2020
UK PM Johnson hospitalised for tests after persistent coronavirus symptoms Johnson admitted to hospital for tests Johnson tested positive for coronavirus last month Downing Street says the move is "precautionary step" Johnson remains in charge of the UK government Trump says PM is strong, sure he will be... Women 06 Apr, 2020
OYO provides free stay amid lockdown KATHMANDU: OYO Hotels and Homes has announced that it will be providing free stays for tourists who are stranded and unable to return home amidst the current lockdown in Nepal. “From April 1, select OYO hotels across the country will offer free... 02 Apr, 2020
US Senate passes $2 trln bill for "strange and evil" coronavirus crisis WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Wednesday unanimously backed a $2 trillion bill aimed at helping unemployed workers and industries hurt by the coronavirus epidemic, as well as providing billions of dollars to buy urgently needed medical... Women 26 Mar, 2020
COVID-19 call centre Kathmandu: The government has started a call center to inform public about coronavirus. People can dial 1115 to get information on COVID-19. “The call centre has been started to help people know about coronavirus symptoms and ways of prevention... Travel 14 Mar, 2020
Doctors at BPKIHS accused of ditching patient amidst coronavirus scare Sunsari, March 6 The family of a patient has accused doctors at BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, of intentionally delaying treatment over fear of coronavirus. Family members had taken a person, who returned from South Korea... Travel 07 Mar, 2020
EDITORIAL: Allay people�s fears While the focus is on the TIA, one cannot overlook the open border with India, where cases of the virus have also been reported As the novel coronavirus spreads to countries as far as the United States and Australia in recent days, it is starting to... 05 Mar, 2020
Viral spread in Sindhupalchok creates Coronavirus fear among locals KATHMANDU: Jugal Rural Municipality Office of Sindhupalchok district has written to the Ministry of Health and Population asking to dispatch a team of medical experts and doctors to examine local residents of Gumba village who, according to the letter,... Travel 12 Feb, 2020
