The warmer weather that ushers in safer conditions for scaling Everest and other Himalayan peaks has coincided with a new wave of COVID-19 infections in Nepal.More than 350 people have summited Mount Everest so far this spring. Over the last two months since the climbing season began, more than 1,000 mountaineers and their mainly Nepali guides have been camped in the tent city.
Officials at a camp clinic say more than 30 people have been flown out for health issues in recent weeks. Some have posted their COVID-19 diagnosis on social media.But the government says it is unaware of any cases. "There is an outbreak and there is evidence for that. But the government is denying this outbreak and putting our lives and the lives of their own people, the Sherpas, at risk," he said.Last week Furtenbach was waiting to begin his ascent and his team of 19 climbers had already started acclimatisation treks when the virus struck.
Furtenbach believes they were infected on the mountain - the only time his expedition was in close contact with other teams. Nepal suffered a devastating blow to its tourism industry last year when the pandemic forced a complete shutdown of its mountaineering sector.
Nepal should impose new vaccination laws before proceed to Everest Expedition . Vaccinated first , then apply for permit .
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