In Nepal, COVID-19 turning pregnancy excitement into fear

KATHMANDU, Nepal –In far-western Nepal, Dhana Bhatt is waiting out the last weeks of her pregnancy, a time that should be joyful. But her anticipation has turned into anxiety as Nepal grapples with the global COVID-19 pandemic. " My pregnancy check-up is due, but I don ’t feel safe going out during the coronavirus lockdown,” said Ms. Bhatt, 20.
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