Britain announces more funds to help Nepal fight COVID-19

Kathmandu - The British government has announced additional funds to help Nepal fight the increasing rate of Corona Virus in the country. The support is to be provided through the British Department for International Development (DFID).

Earlier, the DFID has provided 8.2 million pound for Corona Virus prevention and treatment and the amount has been increased to 10 million pound. Though the DFID has been providing financial assistance to Nepal annually, this support is additional as during the 2015 earthquake, the Nepali Embassy in London has said.