KATHMANDU, Aug 11 (NNN-NEPALNEWS) – The Nepali government decided to extend suspension of domestic and international flights, as well as, public transport, until Aug 31, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The decision came when the Himalayan country was witnessing resurgence of COVID-19 cases, since the nearly four-month long lock-down was lifted on July 22, and people’s movement was eased out.
The government’s spokesperson and Finance and Communication Minister, Yubaraj Khatiwada, told The Rising Nepal, a government-owned newspaper, that domestic and international flights, as well as, all public transport would be halted till Aug 31.
On July 20, Nepal’s cabinet decided to resume domestic and international flights, which have remained suspended since Mar 22, from Aug 17, along with the decision of lifting the lock-down.
Earlier, Nepal’s Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, recommended continuing to suspend flights. The Nepali government has also decided to enforce strict surveillance in the border areas and in Kathmandu Valley, to monitor human movement.– NNN-NEPALNEWS
