What is COVID-19?<\/strong><\/h2>\nCOVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus and was first reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019.<\/p>\n
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Since its inception, the coronavirus disease has spread to more than 190 countries, with the majority in USA, China, Spain, Germany, Italy, South Korea, and Iran.<\/p>\n
Around 1,999,927 infection cases have been confirmed globally with around 126,741 death cases. (Updated on 15th April 2020)<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n[MUST READ:<\/strong> WHO Warns Nepal Over ‘Coronavirus’]<\/a><\/p>\nCoronavirus Quick Facts (as on 15 April 2020)<\/h2>\n
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\n- Confirmed Cases: 1,999,927<\/li>\n
- Deceased\/Deaths: 126,741<\/li>\n
- Recovered: 483,501<\/li>\n
- United States 614,246 Cases \/ 26064 Deaths<\/li>\n
- Italy 162,488 Cases\/ 21067 Deaths<\/li>\n
- Spain 174,060 Cases \/ 18255 Deaths<\/li>\n
- France 143,303 Cases \/ 15729 Deaths<\/li>\n
- Germany 132,210 Cases \/ 3495 Deaths<\/li>\n
- United Kingdom 33,718 Cases \/ 12107 Deaths<\/li>\n
- China: 82,295 Cases \/ 3342 Deaths<\/li>\n
- Turkey 65,111 Cases \/ 1403 Deaths<\/li>\n
- Belgium 31,119 Cases \/ 4157 Deaths<\/li>\n
- Switzerland 25,936 Cases \/ 1174 Deaths<\/li>\n
- Australia 6,440 Cases \/63 Deaths<\/li>\n
- India 11,487 Cases \/ 393 Deaths<\/li>\n
- Nepal 16 Cases\/ 0 Deaths<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nHow does COVID-19 spread?<\/h3>\n
The COVID-19 virus is reported to have transmitted to humans by pigs, civets or snakes at Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan.<\/p>\n
The disease can transmit from one person to another through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.<\/p>\n
A person can get COVID-19 by breathing in droplets from an infected. This may occur when the healthy person touches the surface or object that has the virus on it and then touch mouth, nose or eyes.<\/p>\n
Symptoms of COVID-19?<\/h3>\n
The most common symptoms of the coronavirus disease are\u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.nepalisansar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/symptoms-of-covid-19-coronavirus.jpg\" "\\"The")
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\n- Fever<\/li>\n
- Cough<\/li>\n
- Shortness of breath<\/li>\n
- Nasal congestion<\/li>\n
- Runny nose<\/li>\n
- Sore throat<\/li>\n
- Diarrhea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These symptoms are usually mild and develop gradually. Around 1 of 6 infected people become seriously ill and develops pneumonia in both lungs, multi-organ failure and in some cases death.<\/p>\n
People suffering from fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek immediate medical attention.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\nHow to protect from COVID-19 infection?<\/h3>\n
One can easily reduce the chances of being infected or transmitting coronavirus infection by taking the following precautions.<\/p>\n
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\n- Wash your hands thoroughly and regularly with soap and water<\/li>\n
- Maintain at least 1m distance from anyone who is coughing or sneezing<\/li>\n
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth<\/li>\n
- Wear face masks in public<\/li>\n
- Stay home when you are sick<\/li>\n
- Seek medical attention if you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing<\/li>\n
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or elbow, then throw the tissue in the trash<\/li>\n
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces<\/li>\n
- Self-isolate yourself if you have returned from the coronavirus infected country and seek medical advice promptly if you develop any symptoms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nCoronavirus Situation Update in Nepal<\/h3>\n
Amid the growing fears of coronavirus outbreak across the world, the Nepali Government has been meticulously working to implement the best strategies to prevent the virus spread to the country.<\/p>\n
So far, Nepal has reported only one coronavirus infection case. But the government has been implementing stringent measures as the country lacks the minimum healthcare facilities and procedures to combat the coronavirus infection if it enters the nation.<\/p>\n
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The Nepali National Public Health Laboratory can test only 500 individuals for coronavirus infection in a week due to the lack of human resources and critical lab materials.<\/p>\n
COVID-19 Preventive Measures by Nepal:<\/h3>\n\n- COVID-19 Pandemic: Nepal Collects Only NPR 42 Billion Taxes<\/a><\/li>\n
- NEB postpones exams of grade 11 and 12<\/a><\/li>\n
- COVID-19 Nepalis: 675 Infected and 14 Dead Abroad<\/a><\/li>\n
- \nNepal Cases Rise to 12 with 3 Tablighi Jamaat-linked Cases<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
- COVID-19 Response: Departure of U.S. Citizens from Nepal<\/a><\/li>\n
- WHO: Nepal Lab \u2018Well Equipped\u2019 to Test COVID-19<\/a><\/li>\n
- Another Blow to Nepal’s Economy<\/a><\/li>\n
- Nepal Government Cancels \u2018Visit Nepal 2020\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n
- Watch Nepali Movies During \u2018COVID-19 Lockdown\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n
- Stranded in Nepal? Message for Tourists Stuck in Nepal<\/a><\/li>\n
- Watch BEST 17 Nepali Movies During \u2018COVID-19 Lockdown\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n
- Nepal Government postpone 2076 SEE exams<\/a><\/li>\n
- COVID-19 Inflicts NPR 600 Million Loss<\/a><\/li>\n
- Canceled \u2018Visit Nepal Year 2020\u2019 campaign<\/a><\/li>\n
- Postponed first-ever Sagarmatha Sambaad<\/li>\n
- Suspended \u2018visa-on-arrival\u2019 for China, South Korea, Japan, Iran, Italy, France, Germany and Spain<\/li>\n
- Established \u2018Health Desk\u2019 at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA)<\/li>\n
- Canceled the distribution of visitor passes at TIA<\/li>\n
- Postponed all sports events in the country<\/li>\n
- Temporary restriction of Nepalis leaving for South Korea through EPS<\/li>\n
- Urged public to not participate or organize assemblies, functions, get-togethers, fairs and festivals including Holi<\/li>\n
- Suspended visa to all foreigners and Non-Resident Nepalis<\/a><\/li>\n
- Established \u2018Health Desks\u2019 at 37 Nepal-India border entry points<\/li>\n
- Nepal Airlines Corporation and Himalaya Airlines has suspended flights to Doha, Qatar<\/li>\n
- Suspended climbing permits for Mount Everest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Likewise, the Nepali Government has decided to set up 120-bed ICU wards in the Kathmandu Valley.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The government plans to prepare 20 bedded ICU wards in the following hospitals:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Bir Hospital<\/li>\n
- Patan Hospital<\/li>\n
- Ayurvedic Teaching Hospital, Kritipur<\/li>\n
- Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital, Teku<\/li>\n
- Nepal Armed Police Force Hospital, Satungal<\/li>\n
- Army Hospital, Chhauni<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Moreover, the government has decided to establish 1000-bed isolation wards at seven hospitals in Kathmandu.<\/p>\n
\n- Army Barrack, Ichangunarayan \u2013 250 beds<\/li>\n
- Nepal Electricity Authority Training Centre, Kharipati – 220 beds<\/li>\n
- Ayruvedic Teaching Hospital – 200 beds<\/li>\n
- Teku Hospital – 100 beds<\/li>\n
- Nepal Police and Armed Police Force hospitals \u2013 100 beds<\/li>\n
- Patan Hospital \u2013 70 beds<\/li>\n
- Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL) Training Centre, Telkot – 60 beds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- At least 100 ICU wards at the State and local level hospitals by the Ministry of Health and Population<\/li>\n
- Import 800 sets of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and 3,000 sets of diagnostic kits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Meanwhile, the Nepali Embassy in the UAE has decided to close its services starting from March 17, 2020 until further notice.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
However, the essential services including travel documents, issuing NCO (No Objection Certificate) to send dead bodies to Nepal and renewing expired passports will continue.<\/p>\n
Quarantine Locations:<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Nepali Government set up isolation wards at various locations and hospitals. They are as follows:<\/p>\n
\n- Kharipati quarantine centre<\/li>\n
- Gandaki Medical College<\/li>\n
- Charak Memorial Hospital<\/li>\n
- Green Pastures Hospital<\/li>\n
- Pokhara Academy of Health Science<\/li>\n
- Manipal Teaching Hospital International<\/li>\n
- Bhaktapur quarantine centre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nImpact of COVID-19 on Nepal<\/h3>\n
The impact of coronavirus on Nepal is very daunting, especially when the nation is striving for economic progress through the \u2018Visit Nepal Year 2020\u2019 campaign.<\/p>\n
\n- Nepal has witnessed a 2% drop in the tourist arrivals<\/a> in the first month of the tourism year 2020, despite promoting the campaign on the global stage<\/li>\n
- The Banke National Park has witnessed a sharp drop in the tourist arrivals<\/li>\n
- The trade movement restriction in China and India over coronavirus treat has severely affected Nepal\u2019s inflation rate<\/li>\n
- The foreign tourist arrivals dropped by 90% since the coronavirus outbreak in China and 40% in last two weeks<\/li>\n
- Domestic airlines companies have reduced airfare by 50% to attract customers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Coronavirus Helpline in Nepal: \u2018Just in Case\u2019<\/h3>\n
The Nepali Government has introduced \u2018Just in Case\u2019<\/strong> card with important phone numbers and email ids for COVID-19 concerns.<\/p>\n\n- NTB Crisis Cell:\u00a0 9851254666 \/ Email: crisiscell@ntb.org.np<\/a><\/li>\n
- COVID-19 Hotline: 9851255839 \/ 9851255837 \/ 9851255834<\/li>\n
- Tourist Police: 1144 \/ 104247041<\/li>\n
- Nepal Police: 100 \/ 014228435<\/li>\n
- Sukraraj Hospital (Teku): 014253396<\/li>\n
- Gandaki Hospital (Pokhara): 061520067<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In Conclusion
\n<\/strong>NepaliSansar advices every Nepali in the country and abroad to take the necessary steps to protect themselves from the COVID-19 and support the government in every aspect.<\/p>\nStay Tuned to NepaliSansar<\/a> for the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that cause health issues ranging from mild headache and…<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/p>\nAround 1,999,927 infection cases have been confirmed globally with around 126,741 death cases. (Updated on 15th April 2020)<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n[MUST READ:<\/strong> WHO Warns Nepal Over ‘Coronavirus’]<\/a><\/p>\n The COVID-19 virus is reported to have transmitted to humans by pigs, civets or snakes at Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan.<\/p>\n The disease can transmit from one person to another through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.<\/p>\n A person can get COVID-19 by breathing in droplets from an infected. This may occur when the healthy person touches the surface or object that has the virus on it and then touch mouth, nose or eyes.<\/p>\n The most common symptoms of the coronavirus disease are\u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n These symptoms are usually mild and develop gradually. Around 1 of 6 infected people become seriously ill and develops pneumonia in both lungs, multi-organ failure and in some cases death.<\/p>\n People suffering from fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek immediate medical attention.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n One can easily reduce the chances of being infected or transmitting coronavirus infection by taking the following precautions.<\/p>\n Amid the growing fears of coronavirus outbreak across the world, the Nepali Government has been meticulously working to implement the best strategies to prevent the virus spread to the country.<\/p>\n So far, Nepal has reported only one coronavirus infection case. But the government has been implementing stringent measures as the country lacks the minimum healthcare facilities and procedures to combat the coronavirus infection if it enters the nation.<\/p>\n The Nepali National Public Health Laboratory can test only 500 individuals for coronavirus infection in a week due to the lack of human resources and critical lab materials.<\/p>\n Likewise, the Nepali Government has decided to set up 120-bed ICU wards in the Kathmandu Valley.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n The government plans to prepare 20 bedded ICU wards in the following hospitals:<\/strong><\/p>\n Moreover, the government has decided to establish 1000-bed isolation wards at seven hospitals in Kathmandu.<\/p>\n Other major decisions-<\/strong><\/p>\n Meanwhile, the Nepali Embassy in the UAE has decided to close its services starting from March 17, 2020 until further notice.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n However, the essential services including travel documents, issuing NCO (No Objection Certificate) to send dead bodies to Nepal and renewing expired passports will continue.<\/p>\n Quarantine Locations:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Nepali Government set up isolation wards at various locations and hospitals. They are as follows:<\/p>\n The impact of coronavirus on Nepal is very daunting, especially when the nation is striving for economic progress through the \u2018Visit Nepal Year 2020\u2019 campaign.<\/p>\n The Nepali Government has introduced \u2018Just in Case\u2019<\/strong> card with important phone numbers and email ids for COVID-19 concerns.<\/p>\n In Conclusion Stay Tuned to NepaliSansar<\/a> for the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that cause health issues ranging from mild headache and…<\/span><\/p>\nCoronavirus Quick Facts (as on 15 April 2020)<\/h2>\n
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\n<\/strong>NepaliSansar advices every Nepali in the country and abroad to take the necessary steps to protect themselves from the COVID-19 and support the government in every aspect.<\/p>\n