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One climber on Mount Everest has recently tested positive for COVID-19, only weeks after the mountain reopened to climbers following a year of closure. Norwegian climber Erlend Ness told the BBC that he was isolated in the hospital for eight nights due to the virus. Additionally, a sherpa had supposedly tested positive for the virus. This recent outbreak has been described as a "blow" to Nepal, as the country relies on the income they receive from Everest expeditions.In relation to good health and well-being SDG, in what ways can Nepal prioritise the safety of these in Nepal, particularly those who work on the mountain and live in the surrounding area? Tell us your thoughts!
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COVID-19 has reached Mount Everest
One climber on Mount Everest has recently tested positive for COVID-19, only weeks after the mountain reopened to climbers following a year of closure. Norwegian climber Erlend Ness told the BBC that he was isolated in the hospital for eight nights due to the virus. Additionally, a sherpa had supposedly tested positive for the virus. This recent outbreak has been described as a "blow" to Nepal, as the country relies on the income they receive from Everest expeditions.In relation to good health and well-being SDG, in what ways can Nepal prioritise the safety of these in Nepal, particularly those who work on the mountain and live in the surrounding area? Tell us your thoughts!
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