813 journalists contract coronavirus

KATHMANDU, May A total of 813 journalists and media persons have so far  tested positive for coronavirus in the country. 

According to the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ), so far 16 journalists have succumbed to the virus.  The FNJ stated that three journalists are receiving treatment in ICU and three others are in a ventilator. 

Meanwhile, the FNJ also condemned the act of issuing threats to a journalist in Sunsari district. Different organizations had issued statements by the use of offensive terminologies against Ratna Prasad  reacting to a news story.

The FNJ has also asked the stakeholders to ensure professional security of the journalists and immediately bring to book those individuals involved in threatening the media person.