158 Nepalis die from coronavirus abroad

Kathmandu: A total of 158 Nepalis have lost their lives from coronavirus in different parts of the world so far while 26,227 Nepalis have been found infected.

According to Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), 18,700 Nepalis living abroad have been recovered and coronavirus has been confirmed on more than 8,000 Nepalis in Gulf countries alone.

The NRNA with coordination of Nepali embassies and missions of the concerned countries has rescued more than 11,000 Nepalis and sent them back to Nepal.

Similarly, the NRNA also repatriated 87 bodies to Nepal.