Kathmandu, June 19: With the change in weather, people have started suffering from coronavirus symptoms – common cold, fever and flu.
Director at the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division, Dr Chandra Bhal Jha, said coronavirus infection has been seen in some people returned from India.
A total of 160 people were found infected with coronavirus infection till now from January 1, 2025, he added.
Jha shared that 30 people were infected with coronavirus in a week while five in 24 hours. The highest number of coronavirus infected people was recorded in Bagmati Province (129), 17 in Sudurpaschim Province, five in Madhes Province, and three each in Koshi, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces.
Jha mentioned that 640 sets of antigen kit have already been sent at border points for the test, adding a process has been forwarded to purchase additional antigen kits keeping the risk of coronavirus infection in mind.
Similarly, Director of the Shukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital, Dr Yubanidhi Basaula, said that patients suffering from common cold and fever started visiting hospital, while Spokesperson at the Ministry of Health and Population, Dr Prakash Budhathoki, said coronavirus infection is seen in Nepal due to open border with India.
