Nepal fears ‘third wave’ as COVID cases surge
27 August 2021 |
12:14 pm
Coronavirus infections continue to rise amid a slow vaccination drive. Reports have also emerged of vaccination centers becoming potential hotspots because of failure to comply with health measures.
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