गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Nepal Army soldier dies of Covid-19 Nepal Nepal Army soldier dies of Covid-19 A total of 2,197 army staffs contracted Covid-19 with two fatalities KathmanduPati September 26, 2020 File photo KATHMANDU : A Nepal Army (NA) soldier has died due to Covid-19. Issuing a statement on Saturday, the Nepal Army said that the army personnel from Bajhang succumbed to Covid-19 on Friday while undergoing treatment at Birendra Sainik Hospital in Chhauni in Kathmandu. According to the Directorate of Public Relation and Information of the Nepal Army, the soldier was admitted to the hospital after he showed symptoms of seizure on Tuesday. He died while he was undergoing treatment at the ICU of the hospital on Friday. He tested positive for the Covid-19 on Thursday. With the latest death, the total fatalities linked to Covid-19 complications in the Nepal Army have reached two.According to the Nepal Army, 2,197 army staff have contracted Covid-19 so far. While there are 1,656 active cases, 539 army staff suffering from Covid-19 have already recovered from the coronavirus disease, according to the statement. Write your comments RELATED NEWS GEFONT unveils nine-point declaration, dedicating to improvements of workers’ rights Thunderstorms with rain likely from Wednesday evening, high alert measures… Ministry emphasizes politics-free education sector Disaster-induced incidents claim 23 lives in 12 days Writ filed challenging govt plan to evacuate riverbank settlements All will be brought on board to conduct NC general… Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested2 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment3 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 Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Public Relations for a Soldier Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities Army Day : Five facts about Nepal’s ‘blue helmets’ in UN-peacekeeping missions We need to be serious about the international scenario post-Covid: Dr. Nischal N. Pandey Forbes-listed billionaire Binod Chaudhary tests positive for coronavirus
