Nepal govt to ease lockdown in some areas

Kathmandu : The Nepal government has decided to ease the ongoing nationwide coronavirus lockdown in some low-risk areas, including the Kathmandu valley.
The government had enforced the lockdown on March 24 to contain the spread of the deadly virus. On May 30, it extended the lockdown for the seventh time till June 14.
Nepal has recorded over 4,360 cases and 15 deaths due to the disease.
A Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday decided to change the modality of the lockdown in an attempt to gradually resume economic activities, sources said.
The meeting has decided to allow operation of businesses, industries and private vehicles in Kathmandu Valley and other districts that have recorded fewer cases of COVID-19.
However, the decision is yet to be officially announced and is expected to come into effect from Friday onwards.