Thursday, February 5th, 2026

COVID-19: Global coronavirus cases cross 50 mln mark



KATHMANDU: The total of confirmed coronavirus cases has surged past 50 million following record numbers of new cases in several countries.

More than 1.25 million people have now died after contracting the virus, according to Johns Hopkins university.

But the numbers are thought to be higher because of insufficient testing in many countries.

A second wave of the virus has accounted for a quarter of all cases, Reuters reported.

Europe, with more than 12.5 million cases and 305,700 deaths, is again a hotspot after being the first epicentre of the pandemic earlier this year.

In the US just under 10 million have tested positive. It has seen more than 125,000 cases per day three days in a row.

The states of North and South Dakota have the highest rates of death per capita.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Publish Date : 09 November 2020 09:39 AM

Development comes only through peace, not destruction: Prime Minister

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that the country

With old manifestos failing, what lessons will Gagan Thapa apply this time?

KATHMANDU: With only 29 days remaining until the upcoming elections,

Make election human rights-friendly: NHRC

KATHMANDU: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged all

Traffic Police impound nine buses for illegal parking in Kathmandu Valley

KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office has impounded nine

NTVA-Gandaki urges stricter control on illegal use of foreign vehicles

KATHMANDU: Nepal Tourist Vehicle Association (NTVA), Gandaki Province, has called