Rise of monsoon Covid in Nepal

We must prioritise continuous surveillance, genetic analysis and vaccination.

Recently, a 34-year-old male with a two-day history of fever, nausea, weakness and body aches was admitted to the emergency department of Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital in Kathmandu. His oxygen saturation (SpO2) was 95 percent on room air, and he tested positive for Covid-19.