Nepal has closed all of its Himalayan peaks including Mount Everest this climbing season because of fears of the coronavirus outbreak, a government minister said on Friday.

Nepal closes Mount Everest for climbers because of coronavirus fears

While the world welcomed 2020 with gaiety, Himalayan nation Nepal chose to welcome it in its own way, announcing the end of the decade to be celebrated as "Visit Nepal Year 2020".

Tourism campaign 'Visit Nepal Year 2020' kicks off

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Nepal closes Mount Everest for climbers because of coronavirus fears

Tourism campaign 'Visit Nepal Year 2020' kicks off