Kathmandu, May 10 : The number of non-resident Nepalis (NRNs), who died of coronavirus in various countries, has so far reached 78 in total. Of the total number, as many as 51 lost their lives in Britain alone.
Likewise, 15 NRNs died in the USA, six in the United Arab Emirates, one each in Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, Bahrain and Sweden, according to theHealth Committee of the NRN Association,
The number of NRNs infected by COVID-19 has reached 5,472 across the world with more than 2,000 recovering from the deadly disease. Meanwhile, the NRNA has provided relief support to 35,000 NRNs in different countries who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
They were provided with food supplies and medical support including face mark, sanitizer and medicines, according to NRNA General Secretary Dr Hem Raj Sharma. The NRNA has also been providing counseling service through its 24-hour hotline service.
