Dozens of climbers and staff on Mount Everest have tested positive for coronavirus following an outbreak of the virus on the world's highest summit, reports claim. He estimated there are 'at least 100 people, minimum' who are positive for Covid in South Base Camp, adding: 'The numbers might be something like 150 or 200'. Climbers and staff on Mount Everest have tested positive for coronavirus following an outbreak of the virus on the world's highest summit, reports claim. He said it was obvious there were many cases at the Everest Base Camp because he could visibly see people who were sick and hear people coughing in their tents. Pictured: Mount EverestExpedition tents are seen at Everest South Base Camp near Solukhumbu, NepalHowever, several climbers have reported testing positive for the virus after they were brought down from Everest South Base Camp.

Source: The Nation May 22, 2021 14:48 UTC