At least 17 Everest climbers have tested positive for the coronavirus, but Nepal refuses to say there's an outbreak
» At least 17 Everest climbers have tested positive for the coronavirus, but Nepal refuses to say there's an outbreak At least 17 Everest climbers have tested positive for the coronavirus, but Nepal refuses to say there's an outbreak Ashley CollmanMay 6, 2021, 23:42 IST Everest base camp in May 2021.PRAKASH MATHEMA/AFP via Getty 17 Nepal government officials have refused to acknowledge any cases at base camp. Last year's climbing season was canceled due to the pandemic, which was a blow to Nepal's economy. The Everest climbing season is under threat from a coronavirus outbreak among climb...