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 Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington gala event Pakistan pushes Iran-US talks Iran plans to hold Caspian Summit in August despite conflict Iran state media confirms FM travelling to Pakistan Humanoid robot surpasses human half-marathon world record in Beijing US, Pakistan and Iran begin high-level talks in Islamabad Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment2 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested3 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights4 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane5 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election6 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident7 Two Offices Under Ministry of Communication to Be Abolished8 TRENDING What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Public Relations for a Soldier Army Day : Five facts about Nepal’s ‘blue helmets’ in UN-peacekeeping missions Why Are Boys Unexpressive? Police make a woman public in connection to Gongabu murder case Nepal Army’s Brigadier General Bigyan Dev Pandey gets promoted to Major General Tourism entrepreneurs get crash course in Chinese language
