Nepal is now reporting 230 Covid cases per million, only narrowly behind India's 280 per million, though its healthcare system is even less able to handle the surge
* Nepal has seen Covid cases a soar amid fears the country is facing a crisis that could be worse than the one unfolding in neighbouring India
* It is highly likely that more-infectious variants driving India's outbreak have crossed the more-than 700 mile border
* Country has fewer doctors, hospitals, ventilators and ICU bed than its neighbour
* Has also vaccinated a lower share of population and cannot produce its own jab
Nepal is seeing its coronavirus cases soar amid fears that it could soon face a crisis on par with neighbouring India.
The impoverished Himalayan nation reported 8,659 cases on Wednesday along with 58 deaths - both record totals, though they are almost certainly under-estimates.
It means Nepal now has around 230 cases per million people, just shy of India's current infection rate of 280 cases per person.
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More News On The Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic In Nepal
Nepal facing ‘human catastrophe’ similar to India’s amid Covid surge -- The Guardian
'Human catastrophe' as India's COVID-19 surge spreads to Nepal -- Reuters
Nepal's cases skyrocket, prompting concern the country's outbreak could mimic India's -- CNN
Nepal appeals for COVID-19 vaccines as cases rise -- Reuters
