Nepal on Tuesday reported 2,444 new cases of coronavirus infection, the biggest single-day jump since August last year. In the last 15 days, the country has recorded over 8,000 cases.&nbsp;

So far, the country has reported 27 cases of Omicron. While the death toll stands at 11,607, according to the data by the country's health ministry.&nbsp;

Nepal's COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 97.5 per cent, while the fatality rate stands at 1.4 per cent.&nbsp;

Caseloads dropped significantly since September— as the national tally remained under 1,000 cases a day for many months.

Nepal experienced a devastating second wave of pandemic in May last year that plunged the country&nbsp;into a public health disaster. The situation had become so dire that many private hospitals in Nepal's capital of Kathmandu time were turning away patients for lack of beds, supplies, and equipment.

Anticipating a new wave of infections, Nepal has banned large public gatherings and closed schools across the Himalayan nation for nearly three weeks after a spike in coronavirus cases.&nbsp;

The COVID-19 Crisis Management Committee (CCMC) has also decided to make vaccination cards compulsory to enter public places such as government offices, hotels, cinema halls, stadiums and domestic flights, effective from January 17.

The variant, which was first discovered in South Africa in November, has since spread fast across the world. Many countries, including Nepal, have imposed travel restrictions after the World Health Organisation (WHO) designated it a variant of concern.

The chief district officers of three districts in the Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur districts, held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss enforcing smart lockdown. The officials have banned the gathering of more than 25 people.&nbsp;

The Ministry of Health and Population has intensified its COVID-19 vaccination campaign in the three districts of the Valley amid the recent rise in coronavirus cases.

Nepal has provided two-shot vaccines to only 37 per cent of its population of 30 million since the inoculation drive began in January last year.

Nepal on Tuesday reported 2,444 new cases of coronavirus infection, the biggest single-day jump since August last year. In the last 15 days, the country has recorded over 8,000 cases.

Nepal on Tuesday reported 2,444 new cases of coronavirus infection, the biggest single-day jump since August last year. In the last 15 days, the country has recorded over 8,000 cases. So far, the country has reported 27 cases of Omicron. While the death toll stands at 11,607, according to the data by the country's health ministry. Nepal's COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 97.5 per cent, while the fatality rate stands at 1.4 per cent. Caseloads dropped significantly since September— as the national tally remained under 1,000 cases a day for many months. Nepal experienced a devastating second wave of pandemic in May last year that plunged the country into a public health disaster. The situation had become so dire that many private hospitals in Nepal's capital of Kathmandu time were turning away patients for lack of beds, supplies, and equipment. Anticipating a new wave of infections, Nepal has banned large public gatherings and closed schools across the Himalayan nation for nearly three weeks after a spike in coronavirus cases. The COVID-19 Crisis Management Committee (CCMC) has also decided to make vaccination cards compulsory to enter public places such as government offices, hotels, cinema halls, stadiums and domestic flights, effective from January 17. The variant, which was first discovered in South Africa in November, has since spread fast across the world. Many countries, including Nepal, have imposed travel restrictions after the World Health Organisation (WHO) designated it a variant of concern. The chief district officers of three districts in the Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur districts, held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss enforcing smart lockdown. The officials have banned the gathering of more than 25 people. The Ministry of Health and Population has intensified its COVID-19 vaccination campaign in the three districts of the Valley amid the recent rise in coronavirus cases. Nepal has provided two-shot vaccines to only 37 per cent of its population of 30 million since the inoculation drive began in January last year.

Nepal reports highest single-day spike of 2,444 Covid cases since August 

Nepal on Monday rolled out second COVID-19 vaccine jabs for nearly 1.4 million elderly people. People aged over 65 became eligible to receive their first AstraZeneca-Oxford shots from March but were unable to get their second dose after the stock ran out.

Nepal rolls out second COVID-19 vaccine jabs for nearly 1.4 million elderly people

Hospitals in Nepal are running out of oxygen and beds amid the rising cases of COVID-19 in the country. Many hospitals have started turning down patients. In its notice, the hospital also acknowledged Municipality, Police and Health Ministry about the cause for turning away the patients.

Nepal's hospitals run out of oxygen & beds, turn away COVID-19 patients

As India is battering a new wave of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">novel coronavirus</a>, the situation in neighbouring Nepal is also grim.&nbsp;

As many as 44 per cent of Nepal's Covid tests came back positive last weekend, as per government data quoted by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), warning of a severe crisis.&nbsp;

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"What is happening in India right now is a horrifying preview of Nepal's future if we cannot contain this latest Covid surge that is claiming more lives by the minute," Dr. Netra Prasad Nepal's, Red Cross chairperson, said in a statement.

Nepal has fewer doctors per capita than India and is <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">vaccinating</a>&nbsp;at an even slower pace as compared to India.&nbsp;

Also read | <a href="http://wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-seeks-international-help-to-fight-covid-19-pandemic-382681">Nepal seeks international help to fight COVID-19 pandemic</a>

Mass gatherings, public events, festivals and political rallies have also played their role in causing a surge in the spread of coronavirus cases.&nbsp;

"The situations are worsening day by day and it may go out of control in future," Dr Samir Adhikari, a spokesperson for Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population, was quoted as saying by CNN.&nbsp;

Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has also received criticism for his comments on the treatment of the deadly virus as he said gargling with guava leaves helps cure the illness.

He last year said that Nepalese had a stronger immune system because they consume spices every day. 
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As India is battering a new wave of the novel coronavirus, the situation in neighbouring Nepal is also grim. As many as 44 per cent of Nepal's Covid tests came back positive last weekend, as per government data quoted by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), warning of a severe crisis.

As India is battering a new wave of the novel coronavirus, the situation in neighbouring Nepal is also grim. As many as 44 per cent of Nepal's Covid tests came back positive last weekend, as per government data quoted by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), warning of a severe crisis. Watch | "What is happening in India right now is a horrifying preview of Nepal's future if we cannot contain this latest Covid surge that is claiming more lives by the minute," Dr. Netra Prasad Nepal's, Red Cross chairperson, said in a statement. Nepal has fewer doctors per capita than India and is vaccinating at an even slower pace as compared to India. Also read | Nepal seeks international help to fight COVID-19 pandemic Mass gatherings, public events, festivals and political rallies have also played their role in causing a surge in the spread of coronavirus cases. "The situations are worsening day by day and it may go out of control in future," Dr Samir Adhikari, a spokesperson for Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population, was quoted as saying by CNN. Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has also received criticism for his comments on the treatment of the deadly virus as he said gargling with guava leaves helps cure the illness. He last year said that Nepalese had a stronger immune system because they consume spices every day.

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