China will set up Covid-19 separation line on Mt Everest

This, to avoid contact between climbers on the north and south slopes or at the top BEIJING China will set up a "separation line" on the peak of Mount Everest to avoid possible Covid-19 infections by climbers from virus-hit Nepal, state media reported, after dozens were taken ill from the summit's base camp. While the virus first emerged in China in late 2019, it has largely been brought under control in the country through a series of strict lockdowns and border closures. Over 30 sick climbers were evacuated from base camp on the Nepalese side of the world's highest peak…