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HAN outgoing Chair Shakya succumbs to COVID-19



KATHMANDU: Outgoing Chairman of Hotel Association Nepal (HAN) Amar Man Shakya has died from COVID-19.

Shakya, 70, succumbed to the virus in the course of treatment at Om Hospital at 3 am today, informed HAN member Yuba Raj Shrestha. Shakya who tested positive for the virus on Dashain festival had also developed pneumonia.

Shakya is the proprietor of Amar Hotel based at Soltimod in the capital.

He had been admitted to Om Hospital few days ago after his health condition deteriorated. He is survived by a son.

Publish Date : 20 November 2020 11:57 AM

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