Covid-19 reaches Mount Everest as Norwegian climber tests positive

First case of coronavirus has been reported from Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain, which reopened to climbers following a year of closure. Norwegian climber Erlend Ness was isolated in hospital for eight nights due to the virus. Ness was evacuated by helicopter from the Mount Everest base camp to Kathmandu. A Sherpa — a … Continue reading Covid-19 reaches Mount Everest as Norwegian climber tests positive