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Kathmandu, Nepal
The number of new Covid infections has recently increased exponentially.
In the Nepalese metropolis of Kathmandu, lines of people form in front of the hospitals.
Bijaya Adhikari, wife of a Covid-19 patient
»We brought him here in an ambulance, he couldn't breathe. But the doctors haven't been able to take care of him yet, they're all busy. "
After the number of infections had initially declined since autumn, doctors and hospital staff are now facing a challenge.
Dr. Sher Bahadur Pun, Senior Physician Sukraraaj Tropical & Infectious Disease Hospital
»The hospital beds are all occupied. It is the beginning of a second wave. We were surprised how quickly people get infected and sick - and have to be admitted to hospital. It is difficult to predict how the situation will develop when highs are reached in the pandemic. "
Since January, the number of cases began to rise.
Now it is above all the Indian mutant who spills over into neighboring Nepal with full force.
New Delhi, India
In India, the number of new infections is currently increasing dramatically. Compared to the previous week there are 42 percent more new infections, and 330,000 people are expected to be infected daily.
(Source: JHU, RKI, DER SPIEGEL)
The second wave with the world's highest number of infections has built up here rapidly - and the border to Nepal is in principle open.
Kathmandu, Nepal
The impact on the number of infections in the neighboring country is clear: around 2500 people are reported with new infections every day.
The percentage increase is 229 percent compared to the previous week.
The western border areas are particularly affected.
(Source: JHU, RKI, DER SPIEGEL)
Dr. Sher Bahadur Pun, Senior Physician Sukraraaj Tropical & Infectious Disease Hospital
»The situation in the border town of Nepalganj already reflects the situation in India.
I call it "Mini-India".
If the situation in a big city like Kathmandu develops accordingly, it can be very difficult. "
April 15, 2021
These pictures were taken just under two weeks ago: Thousands of people celebrated the traditional New Year festival Sindur-Jatra in the middle of the old town of Kathmandu - although the government had banned more than 25 people from gathering due to the pandemic.
At the same time, the Nepalese government did not want to lose tourism entirely.
At the end of March, the quarantine requirement for tourists was lifted and the entry conditions relaxed.
With consequences: The international run on the Nepalese side of Mount Everest began.
The team of the Prince of Bahrain showed itself to be highly public during the PCR test before a planned expedition.
His team was the first to want to climb the mountain again after Everest was closed - just in time for the beginning of the summit attack season in April.
Only a few days ago the news got around: The corona virus has reached Everest.
At least one Covid-19 case has been confirmed in the base camp.