So far, Nepal has recorded 778 coronavirus infection cases and four death cases. Currently, 598 patients are undergoing treatment across the country, while 176 were discharged after recovery.<\/p>\n
The coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the world, with more than 5.7 million COVID-19 cases in 188 countries. Almost 352,604 people have lost their lives to the contagion.<\/p>\n
Even though Nepal is witnessing new coronavirus cases daily for the last two weeks, the country\u2019s count is almost negligible compared to other countries.<\/p>\n
Nepal stands at 119th position in the list of 188 countries based on the reported coronavirus cases.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
However, the economic implications of the coronavirus pandemic in Nepal are extremely severe.<\/p>\n
According to the Economic Survey 2076\/77 presented by Finance Minister Dr. Yubaraj Khatiwada at the Federal Parliament on May 26, the economic growth rate is drastically impeded by the coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n
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The country\u2019s economic growth rate is poised to remain at 2.3%<\/strong> against the government\u2019s estimate of 8.5% for this FY.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n