Covid reaches Mount Everest
The Covid pandemic has reached new heights with several climbers at Mount Everest base camp reportedly struck down with the virus. Base camp officials said they had received reports of 17 confirmed cases from hospitals in the capital Kathmandu.
The Nepal government hasn’t confirmed any positive cases yet in climbers who were on Mount Everest. The Department of Tourism issued nearly 400 climbing permits for this year’s climbing season.
Nepal has seen a surge in new cases in the past few weeks. There have been 400 deaths in the last two weeks alone.
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
EU airports bring back 100ml liquid rule
British Airways passengers endure 11-hour 'flight to nowhere'
CLIA: Anti-cruise demos could cause itinerary changes in Europe
Co-pilot faints, easyJet flight issues ‘red alert’
Gatwick braces for strike