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Despite coronavirus scare, more than 170 climbers summit Everest in a day

With a record 408 permits issued, the mountain remains crowded even after many abandoned their ascent as climbers and guides show Covid-19 symptoms. Despite coronavirus scare, more than 170 climbers summit Everest in a day
This handout picture shows tents at the Everest base camp on Friday Photo courtesy: Handout
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Sangam Prasain
Published at : May 24, 2021
Updated at : May 24, 2021 17:03
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Sangam Prasain

Sangam Prasain is Business Editor at The Kathmandu Post, covering tourism, agriculture, mountaineering, aviation, infrastructure and other economic affairs. He joined The Kathmandu Post in October 2009.


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