Nepal extends lockdown in Kathmandu Valley amid surge in Covid-19 cases
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Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases in Kathmandu and surrounding districts, the authorities have decided to extend the lockdown in Kathmandu valley till May 12.
Authorities in the Nepalese capital on Wednesday extended the lockdown in Kathmandu and surrounding districts till May 12 due to the spike in Covid-19 cases. Nepal on Tuesday recorded yet another highest single-day rise of 7,660 new cases of the coronavirus. The health ministry also confirmed 55 new deaths in the past 24 hours, which is so far the highest number of fatalities recorded in a single day. The local authorities have extended the ongoing prohibitory orders in the Kathmandu Valley till May 12.More Related News