China to set up separation line on Mount Everest over Covid-19 fears

Mount Everest straddles the China-Nepal border, with the north slope belonging to China

Mount Everest straddles the China-Nepal border, with the north slope belonging to China

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.

Mount Everest straddles the China-Nepal border, with the north slope belonging to China.