The coronavirus epidemic in Nepal
The global
COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic was confirmed in
Nepal on January 3, when it was first detected. The patient showed only mild symptoms and was discharged a week ago with instructions for self-quarantine at home. Nepal tested 50000++ people. Another incident was confirmed on March 23,2020. The 19-year-old woman who returned from France via Qatar was diagnosed with the corona virus. This second case of
Covid-19 was officially confirmed by Nepal Health Minister Bhanubhakta Thapa.
The government has taken various precautions to prevent the spread of the disease. It expelled 175 persons from Wuhan in February and placed them in quarantine at the Nepal Electricity Training Center in Kharapati, Bhaktapur. All of them were negatively tested and sent home.
Sucraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital of Teku, Kathmandu, is the primary hospital for the treatment of this disease and it handles all suspected cases. Nepal has set up health desks at international airport as well as border check centers with India. Nepal has an open border with India.
Like many developing countries, health care centers in Nepal are weak and lack of medical infrastructure, manpower and equipment. A major challenge is the ability to cope with any large-scale outbreak of any infectious disease.
Nepal canceled International Promotional Activities related to Tourism. The Nepalese economy is expected to be seriously affected by the epidemic due to its impact on tourism, construction, construction and trade.
The virus spreads mainly to people, such as influenza, through coughing or sneezing followed by a respiratory drop. The time between exposure and symptom onset is usually five days, but can range from two to fourteen days. Symptoms often include fever, dry cough and shortness of breath. Complications can include pneumonia and acute respiratory problems syndrome. There is no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment, but the investigation is ongoing. The efforts are aimed at managing targeted symptoms and supportive therapy. Recommended preventive measures include washing hands, covering the mouth with measles, keeping distance from other people (especially those who are unwell), and monitoring and self-isolating for up to fourteen days for people who are infected.
In an effort to curb the coronavirus, Nepal has stepped in to stop all trips inside the country from today. The district administration has also announced a halt to vehicles between the two districts.
Nepal's travel bank was announced as the long route to stop the transmission of
COVID-19 was ordered to shut down all non-essential businesses, including clothing and furniture manufacturers.
This will apply for a few more weeks. According to the Department of Transportation Management, they order the closure of mobility between districts. However, the dynamics within the district will continue.
More than a million people have left the capital by Sunday
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