KATHMANDU, March 29: Amid rising coronavirus cases, the government has decided to extend nationwide lockdown by a week, until April 7.
A cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister's official residence, Baluwatar, decided to this effect on Sunday evening, according to government spokesperson Yuba Raj Khatiwada.
Earlier today, a high-level committee established to prevent and contain the COVID-19 had suggested the Council of Ministers to extend the nationwide lockdown by another week in view of the rise in the number of coronavirus cases in the country.
Govt extends lockdown by a week, borders to remain sealed
The COVID-19 confirmed cases jumped to five on Saturday after a 19-year-old girl returned from Belgium tested positive for coronavirus while undergoing treatment at Dhaulagiri hospital in Baglung.
The government had announced week-long nationwide lockdown on March 24 to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
