The possibility of the third wave of epidemic in Nepal increases, and the closure measures in the capital will be extended for another 10 days

The three counties of Kathmandu Valley, where Kathmandu is located, the capital of Nepal, announced on the 25th that they would extend the ban measures taken to combat the COVID-19 epidemic for another 10 days.

Kathmandu County, Lelitpur County and Baktapur County in Kathmandu Valley announced on the 25th that the closure measures expired on the same day would be extended for another 10 days to August 4. According to the new regulations issued by the three counties, schools, cinemas, swimming pools and other places are still closed, and the organization of large-scale meetings, gatherings and cultural and religious activities continues to be prohibited. From July 26, the school can organize examinations, but the number of examinees in a single examination room shall not exceed 25; The restaurant can provide take out service until 19:00 every day.

In an interview with the Xinhua News Agency, the head of Kathmandu County, Palajiuli, said that the three counties maintained the ban on some activities while extending the ban measures, but the government would not allow economic activities to remain suspended because many people's livelihoods were threatened.

The Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal recently warned that, in view of the increased infection rate after deregulation measures, the possibility of a third wave of COVID-19 in Nepal is increasing.

The second wave of COVID-19 epidemic broke out in Nepal at the beginning of April. The closure measures were implemented in Kathmandu Valley and other areas since April 29. Since then, the closure measures have been extended repeatedly. According to the data released by the Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal on July 25, 1539 new cases were confirmed in the past 24 hours, and 680556 cases were confirmed in total; There were 18 new deaths and 9713 cumulative deaths. (Yi Aijun, Zhou Shengping)

Editor/Zhang Li