China opens Everest’s north side to 38 virus-tested climbers
Published on: Friday, May 07, 2021
Published on: Fri, May 07, 2021
By: AP
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In this May 16, 2020, file photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese surveyors hike toward a higher spot from the base camp on Mount Qomolangma at an altitude of 5,200 meters. (Photo: Xinhua via AP)
BEIJING: China has opened Mount Everest’s northern slope to a few dozen mountaineers who will be tested for the coronavirus and must keep their distance while ascending the world’s highest peak.