That same week the number of seasonal climbing permits broke the all-time high of 381, set in 2019. Yesterday, the Himalayan Rescue Association reported 17 positive cases among climbers returned from Everest base camp. Everest's approach from Tibet was the first to be affected by the virus, with China halting climbing permits from 11 March, 2020. Just as India is reporting a crisis and the fastest growing outbreak in Covid 19 cases, Nepal is also seeing a peak. "We understand that an Everest climbing season was opened up to international assents and that some New Zealanders are among the teams.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 06, 2021 05:42 UTC