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The Himalayan country shut its borders in March just ahead of the busy spring season when hundreds of mountainees usually flock to the country, costing jobs and millions of dollars in revenue. (Representational Image: AFP)

Nepal reopens Everest for trekking season despite pandemic...

A nationwide lockdown was lifted last week, and Nepal is now open 'for tourism activities, including mountaineering and...

31 July 2020 10:01 AM GMT

In Nepal, several climbers have reported testing positive for COVID-19 after they were brought down from the Everest base camp. (AP Image)

China cancels Everest climbs over fears of virus from Nepal

While China has mostly curbed domestic transmission of COVID, Nepal is experiencing a surge with record numbers of new...

15 May 2021 6:45 AM GMT