Covid coming

Nepal is again witnessing coronavirus cases. But there seems to be little preparation.

We all hope that a new year will bring us good news, sound health and prosperity. But, as the saying goes, while we hope for the best, we would be wise to prepare for the worst. For one, Nepal seems headed for another uptick in the number of coronavirus cases, as those returning from India ferry the virus this side of the border. The southern neighbour has seen a rise in infections in the past month, with an outbreak of JN.1, a new Covid-19 variant.