गृहपृष्ठ ∕ International ∕ 243 Nepalis abroad succumb to COVID-19 International 243 Nepalis abroad succumb to COVID-19 KathmanduPati September 13, 2020 KATHMANDU: A total of 243 Nepalis working and living in different countries around the world have succumbed to the coronavirus disease. Last week alone, 43 Nepalis died of the deadly virus, according to the Non-Resident Nepalis Association. Since March, 41 Nepalis have died in Saudi Arabia, said NRNA health committee coordinator Dr. Sanjib Sapkota. This brings the death toll in Saudi Arabia to 52 so far. Two additional Nepalis died of COVID-19 in Qatar last week. As of Saturday, 90,736 Nepalis in 40 different counties have tested positive for the coronavirus. Meanwhile, 61,710 Nepalis have been rescued from 30 different countries in the joint initiative of NRNA, diplomatic mission and other associations. Likewise, the bodies of 300 Nepalis who died abroad have been brought back to the country. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Israel Becoming Isolated from the International Community International Concern Over Nepal’s Political Crisis, Emphasis on Dialogue for… Rejecting Putin’s Moscow meeting proposal, Zelensky says : I cannot… India’s Modi renews ties with Maldives Trump urges 60-day Gaza ceasefire deal ahead of Netanyahu visit Huawei Unveils 83 Global Showcases and 10 Industry Solutions at… Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 TRENDING Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities Forbes-listed billionaire Binod Chaudhary tests positive for coronavirus Gunjan Saxena:The Kargil Girl serves a refreshing depiction of a war film Govt Making Preparations to Reduce the Tenure of Armed Police Force’s IG to Three Years Why the PLA broadcasted Punjabi songs for Indian troops Five hand sanitizers manufacturers using hazardous chemical to face action India-Nepal Bilateral Dialogue is the only way forward: Dr. Nihar Nayak China’s new light-sport aircraft completes maiden flight
