Understanding COVID-19 in Nepal

J Nepal Health Res Counc. 2020 Apr 20;18(1):126-127. doi: 10.33314/jnhrc.v18i1.2629.

Abstract

The novel coronavirus COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) was first reported in 31 December 2019 in Wuhan City, China. The first case of COVID-19 was officially announced on 24 January, 2020, in Nepal. Nine COVID-19 cases have been reported in Nepal. We aim to describe our experiences of COVID-19 patients in Nepal. Keywords: COVID-19; experience; Nepal.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Asymptomatic Diseases
  • Betacoronavirus
  • COVID-19
  • Coronavirus Infections / epidemiology*
  • Coronavirus Infections / transmission
  • Coronavirus*
  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Nepal / epidemiology
  • Pandemics
  • Pneumonia, Viral / epidemiology*
  • Pneumonia, Viral / transmission
  • Quarantine
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Travel
  • Young Adult