
<p>May 06, 2021 &#8211; Yes, You heard it right. World&#8217;s highest peak is under attack by Corona Virus as several climbers recently reported symptoms for Covid-19 after reaching Everest Base Camp and later tested positive. The biggest challenge climbers are facing is that the symptoms of virus are quite similar to altitude sickness.</p>



<p>In recent weeks, several Sherpa and there climbers reported symptoms for the virus and have been airlifted from the base camp and many of them were tested positive after reaching Kathmandu. </p>



<p>The <a href="http://wildhawk.in/coronavirus-climbs-mount-everest/">first case was reported</a> last month when a Sherpa and his climber from Norway were airlifted after they developed Covid-19 symptoms at base camp and were tested positive for the virus in Kathmandu.</p>



<p>Nepal reported a record number of 7587 new Corona Virus cases yesterday bringing Nepal&#8217;s total infection count till yesterday was 351005. As per sources the government has refused to close the expedition.</p>

