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 South Korea court issues arrest warrant for impeached president Yoon Syrian war monitor says 17 dead in clashes in Tartus… Countrywide air alert in Ukraine due to missile threat Over 115,000 users leave X after US presidential election US and China must ‘get along’: Xi tells Trump Harris gives defiant concession after stunning Trump win Top Headlines Scrutinizing Relevance of Prithivi Narayan Shah´s Thoughts and Strategy1 Relevance of Prithivi Narayan Shah in Contemporary Nepal2 PM Oli, Sri Lankan’s former President meet3 PM Oli extends New Year greetings4 NA team sets out on Gorakha-Kathmandu march to promote ‘unification route’5 Ncell is the FIRST Nepali Telecom Company to receive ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications for information security and data privacy6 Economic prosperity achievable thru good governance: Minister Lekhak7 Bus hit APF Inspector Tuladhar to death8 TRENDING UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Agriculture: Nepal’s bridge to overcome economic crisis Kulman Ghising’s reappointment issue stirs conflict between Prime Minister Oli, Energy Minister Pun Empowering the Journey of Digital Nepal Through Connectivity and Data India-Nepal Bilateral Dialogue is the only way forward: Dr. Nihar Nayak The origins of MCC and its future in Nepal Nepal Army vows to complete Kathmandu-Terai Fast Track project in time 8,848.86 meters is now the new official height of world’s highest peak Mount Everest
