The number of Nepalis dying abroad from Corona has reached 158

Kathmandu : Corona virus (Covid-19) infection has so far killed 158 Nepalis living abroad and 26,227 people have been confirmed infected with the virus.

According to the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), 18,700 Nepalis living abroad have recovered from the infection, while more than 8,000 Nepalis in the Gulf countried have been found infected.

NRNA, in coordination with the Nepali embassy and mission in the country concerned, has rescued and repatriated more than 11,000 Nepalis. The organization also said that 87 bodies have been sent to Nepal.