In response to the Corinavirus pandemic the Nepal government announced a total 'Lockdown' on 24th March '20. This is being enforced by the security forces.
By the 2nd April '20 only 5 cases of people suffering with the virus had been confirmed but it is thought that this is due to lack of resources. So far less than 1000 have undergone testing.
Many migrant workers have returned from India, the Gulf States and China and prior to the 'Lockdown' thousands of Nepali families left Kathmandu and headed for their home villages. It could well be that Corinavirus has already spread to many villages around the country.
To date there has been 16 cases of Covid-19 coronavirus confirmed in Nepal and one death. Today the Government has extended the 'lockdown' for at least another two weeks.
By the 2nd April '20 only 5 cases of people suffering with the virus had been confirmed but it is thought that this is due to lack of resources. So far less than 1000 have undergone testing.
Many migrant workers have returned from India, the Gulf States and China and prior to the 'Lockdown' thousands of Nepali families left Kathmandu and headed for their home villages. It could well be that Corinavirus has already spread to many villages around the country.
To date there has been 16 cases of Covid-19 coronavirus confirmed in Nepal and one death. Today the Government has extended the 'lockdown' for at least another two weeks.
