3 years ago
The government has decided to end the lockdown for corona prevention and control. At a press conference held on Tuesday to announce the decision of the cabinet, government spokesperson Dr. Yuvaraj Khatiwada has said that the lockdown that has been going on since Chaitra 11 ended at 12 midnight on Tuesday. "We don't have to say we're in lockdown now," he said.
Khatiwada has urged people to adopt security measures. He clarified that even though the lockdown has ended, some service areas would remain closed and the rest may be closed depending on the state of infection.
He added that apart from the lockdown, other arrangements made for the prevention, control and treatment of corona have remained the same.
The government has also decided to allow hotels and restaurants to be operational from Shrawan 15 by adopting health-related standards. However, Khatiwada said that mass banquets, parties, seminars and mass gatherings could not be held.
Similarly, Khatiwada said that the government has decided to allow trekking, mountaineering and other areas in operation from July 31.
