What's the government response timeline for Nepal?

Nepal runs test on Wuhan-returnee on January 13, suspecting Coronavirus. Though sample had to be sent to Hong Kong for analysis, nonetheless coded as 1 since at least one (symptomatic) individual was tested; https://kathmandupost.com/health/2020/01/17/chinese-man-quarantined-with-coronavirus-under-observation-in-kathmandu-officials-confirm

Dr Bibek Kumar Lal, director at the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division, said the Health Ministry has also informed his office about the deputation of the medical doctors and other health workers to the TIA health desk. "The ministry has finally taken the issue seriously and deputed health workers to the international health desk, "said Lal. https://kathmandupost.com/health/2020/01/16/health-ministry-deputes-a-doctor-paramedics-at-the-tia-health-desk

Screening at airport still voluntary, despite WHO's request to institute screening with thermal scanners; https://kathmandupost.com/health/2020/01/21/even-as-coronavirus-cases-rise-kathmandu-airport-has-not-implemented-mandatory-screenings

Dr Basudev Pandey, director at Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Control Hospital, officials at the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division have started contact tracing (tracing of people who come to close contact with patients) of first and only case of Covid to date. https://kathmandupost.com/health/2020/01/25/after-one-confirmed-case-officials-suspect-coronavirus-infection-in-two-more-nepalis; https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/01/24/officials-confirm-novel-coronavirus-in-nepali-man-who-returned-from-wuhan-earlier-this-month

Situation Report #17 gives timeline of government responds dates installation of thermal scanner at TIA airport to 24 January, operation to 25 January. Hence, screening coded as 1 starting January 25; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MkmTZNedBiINPZGrj_cVblklIG8d9kok/view (not archivable)

Situation Report #17 notes testing capability to be 24/7 in one lab starting on January 27, strongly implying that at least some tests will be done; therefore, coded as the minimum 1; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MkmTZNedBiINPZGrj_cVblklIG8d9kok/view (not archivable)

Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport has installed thermal imaging equipment and institut mandatory checks on all travelers coming from China; Nepal also closes the land border with China, but does not ban travel from China via other methods; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mp0zAbQvNgy9kr1hgjqPZlQhtqMJFoil/view; https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/01/28/as-other-airports-institute-stringent-screening-tia-installs-thermal-scanners-and-a-health-desk; https://thehimalayantimes.com/business/coronavirus-hits-nepal-china-trade/

Situation Report #1: Information, Education and Communication materials developed and disseminated in close coordination; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mp0zAbQvNgy9kr1hgjqPZlQhtqMJFoil/view (not archivable)

Continued thermal scanning and 24/7 operation of health desk at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GxPRJVE8Wh36PSLAoAMUi4yOlM_N7Era/view (not archivable

Information, Education and Communication materials are being distributed at the strategic locations and awareness campaign is continuing through Radio and Television. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lNI65Q3z-IYu_BhAZUJHnqBmjm5_FQxj/ (not archivable)

Since the symptoms of the coronavirus can be seen within 15 days, Nepalese who will be brought from neighboring country China to Nepal will need to be kept in quarantine for at least 15 days. Source (from Nepalese Ministry of health): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DCxiNQtAQoFdMQ8MbfFnl1kh9-lZmk-F/view (not archivable)

Situation Report #14 states that "Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN) executive members including doctors" were given orientation on contact tracing. Since this necessarily presumes some form of (potentially informal) contact tracing policy.; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F5e3_1m0l2DoOV_D3FqKxXQJ6bFxGjyD/view (not archivable)

Situation Report #22: "All seven provinces are in readiness state for the management of suspected patients of COVID-19."; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LVgMSqzMeq_t-dyRUp_NpCPzEOm4wn5F/view (not archivable)

Minister for Health and Population Bhanu Bhakta Dhakal urged the people to take precautionary measures and not to hold any event that require a public gathering, including conferences, assemblies and feasts. https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/89188/

"International travelers coming from highly affected countries (China, Republic of Korea, Iran, Italy and Japan) or coming transit via highly affected countries are requested to provide COVID-19 free certificate at TIA immigration." Since this is not a total ban, 2 code maintained; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X-84ZAqC_T52rVnUgfZWIghQEd038qH0/view (not archivable)

Nepal suspends visa-on-arrival for nationals of countries badly affected by COVID-19. However, since visas are still being issued by embassies, continued with previous codification. http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/02/c_138836161.htm

All the national and international events scheduled in 2020 have been put off following the government’s direction to avoid gatherings to prevent the virus from spreading.; https://thehimalayantimes.com/business/major-public-events-cancelled-postponed/

The Nepal government has, as a precautionary measures, restricted public gatherings of more than 25 people at one place. https://www.deccanherald.com/international/coronavirus-nepal-restricts-mass-gathering-closes-down-public-places-815086.html

On 19 March, the government declared suspension of all classes in schools, colleges, and universities, and postponement of all academic examinations including the Secondary Education Examination until 12 April; https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/90755/; https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/covid-19-tu-executive-council-decides-to-postpone-university-examinations-until-further-notice/; https://mofa.gov.np/address-to-the-nation-by-right-honorable-prime-minister-kp-sharma-oli-on-control-and-prevention-of-coronavirus/

Prime minister in address to nation: "Crowded places like cinema halls have been shut down for the time being." https://mofa.gov.np/address-to-the-nation-by-right-honorable-prime-minister-kp-sharma-oli-on-control-and-prevention-of-coronavirus/

In address to nation, prime minister asks residents to "stay at home as [much] as possible"; https://mofa.gov.np/address-to-the-nation-by-right-honorable-prime-minister-kp-sharma-oli-on-control-and-prevention-of-coronavirus/

Nepalese government issues extensive contract tracing and testing guidelines on March 21 (Standard Operating Procedures), Symptomatic and vulnerable population in high risk areas tested; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ypIz617l_HhgSCQNuRAjRuZEYhWTar6e/view (not archivable); https://app.adpc.net/sites/default/files/public/publications/attachments/SOP%20COVID-19%20%281%29_compressed.pdf; https://www.nepalitimes.com/latest/nepal-extends-covid-19-testing-but-no-new-cases/

Nepalese government issues extensive contract tracing guidelines on March 21 (Standard Operating Procedures); https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ypIz617l_HhgSCQNuRAjRuZEYhWTar6e/view (not archivable); https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/nepal-documents/novel-coronavirus/health-sector-emergency-response-plan-covid-19-endorsed-may-2020.pdf?sfvrsn=ef831f44_2

Except the essential services as published in the Nepal Gazette, all other services provided by public, community and private sectors at federal, provincial and local levels will be suspended from March 22 until April 3.; https://mofa.gov.np/address-to-the-nation-by-right-honorable-prime-minister-kp-sharma-oli-on-control-and-prevention-of-coronavirus/

The instructions that should be followed at all times include social distancing, using masks, using sanitizers, washing hands, paying via electronic mediums, and not crowding in a group of more than 5 people. This measure was extended May 7; https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/03/23/nepal-goes-under-lockdown-for-a-week-starting-6am-tuesday; https://nepaleconomicforum.org/neftake/government-announcements-amidst-extension-of-the-lockdown/

Prime minister in speech to nation on March 20th: "Effective from March 22, long-distance passenger vehicles will be suspended throughout Nepal for some time." https://mofa.gov.np/address-to-the-nation-by-right-honorable-prime-minister-kp-sharma-oli-on-control-and-prevention-of-coronavirus/

In an address to nation on Friday evening, Nepal’s Prime Minister K P Oli announced further restrictions on travel, including a ban on all international flights between 22-31 March. https://www.nepalitimes.com/latest/all-nepal-flights-cancelled-22-31-march/

The District Administration Office (DAO) in Kailali district has imposed curfew in the district effective from 2 pm today until further notice .The 19 essential supplies and services as mentioned in the Nepal gazette will resume despite the curfew. Hence, the lockdown is not absolute and coded as 2T; https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/91136/

Cabinet meeting decided to shut down all borders with both neighbours (India, China) beginning at 10am; https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/03/22/government-to-close-down-border-with-india-and-china-for-a-week

Lockdown also includes shutdown of all public transport in the country; https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/05/23/the-lockdown-has-brought-public-transport-to-a-grinding-halt-leaving-drivers-and-conducts-by-the-roadside; https://www.nepalitimes.com/banner/nepal-goes-into-lockdown-for-a-week/

Nepal enters into lockdown at 6am; All public movement outside of the home, except to seek medical attention or purchase essential foodstuff, has been prohibited. Since essential trips are still allowed, this is coded as a 2G. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/03/23/nepal-goes-under-lockdown-for-a-week-starting-6am-tuesday; https://www.nepalitimes.com/banner/nepal-goes-into-lockdown-for-a-week/

Per the lockdown order all residents and visitors throughout Nepal are required to remain in their place of residence. All movement on the roads, by vehicle and on foot, is currently prohibited with very limited life safety exceptions. Since this effectively shuts down intra-country travel, coded as 2G; https://np.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-kathmandu-nepal/

Nepali government on Wednesday decided to open borders with China only for cross-border movement of essential goods, a senior of Nepali government said. He however said that border points would remain closed for the people's movement. Nepal has shut down all land border points for the movement of people amid COVID-19 threat. Since non-essential transfers and movement of people is banned, 4 is maintained as coding; http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/26/c_138916897.htm

The Nepal government will deposit the amount contributed by workers and employers of organisations affiliated to the Social Security Fund for the month of Chaitra. Employers can access the organisation-level welfare funds to make payments to their employees until the resumption of businesses. Migrant workers who returned from abroad and who could not go for work abroad despite securing work permit due to Covid-19 will be provided employment through the local level. The local level government are to collect the data of the people in the informal sector who need assistance. Those who need the assistance must go to their respective ward and submit their profile. With this, the local level government will provide the relief package (which includes daily essentials like food) to them during the period of the lockdown.; https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/03/30/these-are-the-relief-packages-introduced-by-the-government-following-extension-of-lockdown-for-another-week; https://nepaleconomicforum.org/neftake/relief-packages-introduced-by-the-nepal-government-amidst-extension-of-the-lockdown/

Salt Trading Corporation and The Food Management and Trading Company Limited will be giving 10% off on the current prices for basic food items such as rice, flour, pulse, lentils, sugar, salt, oil, etc. Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) will give 25% off for households on electricity up to 150 units. Nepal Telecom will give 25% off for their internet and data packages during the lockdown. Private schools (till secondary level) should exempt all fees, besides accommodation or boarding fees. The respective landlords should exempt housing rents for the workers in the informal sector. For the exempted rents, landlords will not have to pay the housing rental taxes. The government has extended deadlines for the tax filing by one and a half months. The value-added tax (VAT) and the income tax deadline has been extended till May 7. The deadline to submit reports and other details to the office of Company Registrar (OCR) has been extended until May 13 for companies. In case the expiration of driving license, route permits and others, the deadline has been extended to May 13, without any penalty or fines. Those companies who have donated to the government’s “Corona Virus Control and Treatment Fund” can deduct such donations as expenses for the purpose of tax calculations. The deadline to pay for electricity, drinking water, telephone and internet will be extended (with no fines) up until May 13. There will be no custom duty for any government, private and community sector importing medical equipment. Sugar mill owners must make complete payment to sugarcane farmers by May 13. Extension of one month for procurement agreements done prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. Nepal Rastra Bank has instructed BFIs to extend the deadline for the repayment of monthly or quarterly installment of any loans by mid-July, which earlier was set for mid-April. Those borrowers who will pay the installments of their loans by mid-April will get a 10% waiver in their interest payment.; https://nepaleconomicforum.org/neftake/relief-packages-introduced-by-the-nepal-government-amidst-extension-of-the-lockdown/; https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/03/30/these-are-the-relief-packages-introduced-by-the-government-following-extension-of-lockdown-for-another-week

Nepal extends ban on international flights to April 30; land borders remain closed for movement of people (except for non-essential goods at one Chinese border checkpoint); http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/25/c_139007551.htm

Informal sector workers who have lost their jobs due to the ongoing crisis will be given the opportunity to participate in public-works projects for a subsistence wage or receive 25 percent of local daily wage should they choose not to participate. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) announced that banks will defer loan repayments due in April and May until mid-July. For working capital loans, banks will extend the repayment schedule of the amount due during the lockdown up to 60 days. Businesses in affected sectors, if they can show the needs, can qualify for additional working capital loans of up to 10 percent of the approved amount of their existing working capital loans, to be repaid within a year at most. The NRB directed banks to apply lower interest rates (up to 2 percentage points) when calculating the interest due for the period of mid-April to mid-July, applicable to borrowers from affected sectors. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

International flights to remain suspended till May 31, land borders remain closed; https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/international-flights-to-remain-suspended-till-may-31/

The Nepal government, on Wednesday, extended the ongoing lockdown until 18 May Monday-midnight. However, it has allowed a number of non-essential industries (such as Soap production and packaging, mall and cottage industries, Export-based industries, Industries running in special economic zones (SEZ), Construction industries like cement and pipes) to restart, hence coded as 2G; https://nepaleconomicforum.org/neftake/government-announcements-amidst-extension-of-the-lockdown/

The Government of Nepal announced on May 17 an extension to the nationwide lockdown until 2359 hours on June 2, 2020.; https://np.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-kathmandu-nepal/

The Government of Nepal announced on May 17 an extension to the nationwide lockdown until 2359 hours on June 2, 2020.; https://np.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-kathmandu-nepal/

The Government of Nepal announced on May 17 an extension to the nationwide lockdown until 2359 hours on June 2, 2020.; https://np.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-kathmandu-nepal/

The Government of Nepal announced on May 17 an extension to the nationwide lockdown until 2359 hours on June 2, 2020.; https://np.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-kathmandu-nepal/

The Government of Nepal announced on May 17 an extension to the nationwide lockdown until 2359 hours on June 2, 2020.; https://np.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-kathmandu-nepal/

The Government of Nepal announced on May 17 an extension to the nationwide lockdown until 2359 hours on June 2, 2020.; https://np.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-kathmandu-nepal/

As per the government’s order, educational institutions including schools, colleges, tuition and training centres and all international and domestic flights remained prohibited. “The Cabinet meeting on Wednesday decided to issue an order as per the Infectious Disease Act 2020 to ease the ongoing lockdown,” said Yubaraj Khatiwada, minister for finance and Communication and Information Technology, at a media briefing on Thursday. http://archive.fo/3kcyP

According to Khatiwada, private clinics, all kinds of agriculture and animal related businesses, stores that sell essential foodstuffs and transport goods will be allowed to open immediately. Development projects, including infrastructure and hydropower, extraction, collection, transportation and distribution of materials from rivers and mines for construction works will be allowed to open immediately while solid waste management, electricity, media broadcasting, postal service, and forest-related businesses can continue their activities from Monday. Though restaurants are not allowed to open for dining in, they can arrange for take away. Hotels are only allowed to open for quarantine services. http://archive.fo/3kcyP

All kinds of gatherings, seminars, workshops, demonstrations, conferences and cinema halls, party palaces and entertainment venues will remain shut. http://archive.fo/3kcyP

All kinds of gatherings, seminars, workshops, demonstrations, conferences and cinema halls, party palaces and entertainment venues will remain shut. http://archive.fo/3kcyP

All kinds of public transportation, including tourist vehicles will remain closed (see infographic in link). http://archive.fo/3kcyP

Flights closed, and no public transportation in place, although private movement is allowed. http://archive.fo/3kcyP

No international flights have been sanctioned, except for labour transit points to/from India. http://archive.fo/3kcyP

'On June 19, the Government of Nepal’s Ministry of Home Affairs issued a ban, effective immediately, on all non-emergency civilian movement in Nepal each night from 2200 hours to 0500 hours.' http://archive.fo/wGHZ2

The government has issued a series of directives, including restricting the movement of people and vehicles from 10 pm to 5 am, as part of its strategy to ease the lockdown in different stages. http://archive.fo/zQ9vc

All schools continue to be closed http://archive.fo/dOUop

'People who don’t own vehicles have been facing difficulty getting to work on time, as the government has lifted the lockdown restrictions only for private vehicles.' http://archive.fo/ac75R

As per the 12th June directive, all international and domestic flights remained prohibited http://archive.fo/3kcyP

The Government of Nepal has announced that it will extend the suspension of all scheduled domestic and international commercial flights until at least 22 July. http://archive.fo/suiua

Measures announced April 29. The NRB announced that banks will defer loan repayments due in April and May until mid-July. http://archive.fo/t6Eat

'The ministry officials have even gone so far to claim that the coronavirus does not spread from asymptomatic patients and directed health facilities not to perform the coronavirus tests on asymptomatic patients before surgery.' http://archive.fo/nOUDd

Schools are still closed nationally according to UNESCO. Link: https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse

According to the US Embassy and Kathmandu Post. The Government of Nepal has announced an easing to the nationwide lockdown. Some establishments, such as malls and cinemas, are still closed. Many restaurants are open for takeout orders. All kinds of agriculture and animal related businesses, stores that sell essential foodstuffs and transport goods are allowed to open. Hotels are only allowed to open for quarantine services. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/06/11/lockdown-is-officially-eased-with-private-vehicles-allowed-on-odd-even-basis-and-shops-to-open https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

According to the Kathmandu Post on Jun 11. All kinds of gathering seminar, workshops, demonstrations, conferences are remained closed. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/06/11/lockdown-is-officially-eased-with-private-vehicles-allowed-on-odd-even-basis-and-shops-to-open

According to the Kathmandu Post on Jun 11. All kinds of gathering seminar, workshops, demonstrations, conferences are remained closed. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/06/11/lockdown-is-officially-eased-with-private-vehicles-allowed-on-odd-even-basis-and-shops-to-open

While announcing the relaxation measures, Minister Khatiwada asked the public to take proper safety measures. Motorcycles should only carry one person while cars should only carry two, he said. All public vehicles, however, are prohibited for the time being. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/06/11/lockdown-is-officially-eased-with-private-vehicles-allowed-on-odd-even-basis-and-shops-to-open

On June 19, the Government of Nepal’s Ministry of Home Affairs issued a ban, effective immediately, on all non-emergency civilian movement in Nepal each night from 2200 hours to 0500 hours. Only emergency movements will be permitted by police checkpoints during this time. https://www.osac.gov/Country/Nepal/Content/Detail/Report/f9f13d3d-35c0-44d1-af09-18fdc1e7ef1f

All international and domestic flights remained prohibited http://archive.fo/3kcyP

According to the US embassy, The Nepal government has suspended regularly scheduled international and domestic flights until 2359 hours on July 21, 2020. https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Measure announced April 26. Informal sector workers who have lost their jobs due to the ongoing crisis will be given the opportunity to participate in public-works projects for a subsistence wage or receive 25 percent of local daily wage should they choose not to participate Link: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Social assistance will be strengthened by providing those most vulnerable with daily food rations, subsidizing utility bills for low-usage customers, extending tax-filing deadlines, and taking measures to partially compensate those in the formal sector for lost wages in the event of job loss. Link: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

The ministry officials directed health facilities not to perform the coronavirus tests on asymptomatic patients before surgery, they claim that the coronavirus does not spread from asymptomatic patients. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/07/07/patients-seeking-treatment-in-non-covid-hospitals-are-testing-positive-for-coronavirus

The Cabinet on Tuesday said the schools can start the admission process from August 18 but it did not say when the classes could be allowed to begin. http://archive.fo/y766v

The lifting of the lockdown will mean unrestricted movement of people and transport services. Business will also be allowed to operate 24/7. “All the provisions including the two shifts for government offices and odd-even rules [for private vehicles] would be lifted with the lifting of the lockdown,” Khatiwada said. Entertainment centres such as cinema halls and dance bars, health clubs and swimming clubs, salons, beauty parlours, spas, libraries, zoos, and museums remain closed until further notice. Hotels will be allowed to operate from July 31. http://archive.fo/e5LGp http://archive.fo/U0eRY

The lifting of the lockdown will mean unrestricted movement of people and transport services. Restrictions on long distance public transport will also be lifted from August 17. http://archive.fo/U0eRY

'The government has announced an end of the nationwide lockdown that it had imposed starting March 24 to contain the spread of Covid-19.'

From 21st July, travel between different districts will no longer require the prior approval of the Chief District Officer(s) concerned. http://archive.fo/e5LGp

the government said all international and domestic airline services will resume starting August 17. http://archive.fo/U0eRY

Authorities have enforced an indefinite lockdown in Rajbiraj following a spike in coronavirus cases. http://archive.fo/5VAM5 Chief District OfficerShankar Hari Acharya said in a statement that movement of people, except for emergency reasons, has been banned for an indefinite period. https://tkpo.st/3eRYLNC

The Parsa District Administration Office has imposed a prohibitory order in Birgunj metropolis from Saturday following a rise in coronavirus cases in the city. "All the works and services, except those related to maintenance of peace, security and order, healthcare, supply of essentials, banking, goods import and waste management, will be prohibited during the prohibition period," said Basnet. https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2020/07/24/indefinite-prohibitory-order-imposed-in-birgunj-after-spike-in-coronavirus-cases

All private and public vehicles, except for those transporting essentials required for health workers and security personnel, will also be barred from operating,' after the Parsa District Administration Office imposed a prohibitory order in Birgunj metropolis from Saturday following a rise in coronavirus cases in the city. http://archive.fo/o3psg

'Valley’s ancient Rato Machhindranath festival gets green signal amid Covid concerns After months of postponement, authorities allow the jatra to begin, but questions regarding the procession remain.' http://archive.fo/sismJ

Biratnagar Metropolitan City has decided to shut all services, except for essential ones, until further notice from Monday. http://archive.fo/XB4aD

All private and public vehicles, except for those transporting essentials required for health workers and security personnel, will also be barred from operating,' after the Parsa District Administration Office imposed a prohibitory order in Birgunj metropolis from Saturday following a rise in coronavirus cases in the city. http://archive.fo/o3psg

The government announced July 21 that international and domestic flight service would be permitted to resume beginning August 17, 2020. Long distant public transport will be allowed to operate beginning August 17. https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/

All land ports of entry into Nepal remain closed until 2359 hours on August 16. The government announced July 21 that international and domestic flight service would be permitted to resume beginning August 17, 2020. https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/

"Restrictions are still in place for all schools, colleges, tuition centres and training centres, gatherings, and meetings. The Cabinet has decided to monitor such activities and take legal action against those who violate the orders. All the religious activities and gatherings are banned, except for daily prayers festivals observed among family members at home." See news article, archived: https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/08/11/everything-you-need-to-know-about-monday-s-cabinet-decisions-on-covid-19-containment-measures Earlier in March, it was reported that Nepalese government has restricted gatherings to 25 people. See news report, archived: https://www.deccanherald.com/international/coronavirus-nepal-restricts-mass-gathering-closes-down-public-places-815086.html

The Ministry of Health and Population Nepal continues to spread awareness regarding COVID19 through symptoms assessment, directory for hospitals and testing labs. See website, archived: https://covid19.mohp.gov.np/

On the 10th of August 2020, the Cabinet decided that "Schools will remain shut". See news report, archived: https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/08/11/everything-you-need-to-know-about-monday-s-cabinet-decisions-on-covid-19-containment-measures

"The government says that offices (both governmental and non-governmental) based in districts that have reported more than 200 coronavirus cases, and those in the Kathmandu Valley— including banks, cooperatives, financial institutions and all other organisations that have direct contact with people—to manage delivery of services electronically. These offices should mobilise only 50 percent of their staffers." "Offices where services through online, virtual or electronic media aren't possible and whose staffers need to come in contact with the public regularly should be shut. Offices concerned should manage the delivery of services and provisioning of human resources in coordination with the District Covid Crisis Management Centre" See news report, archived: https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/08/11/everything-you-need-to-know-about-monday-s-cabinet-decisions-on-covid-19-containment-measures

"All the religious activities and gatherings are banned, except for daily prayers festivals observed among family members at home". See news article, archived: https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/08/11/everything-you-need-to-know-about-monday-s-cabinet-decisions-on-covid-19-containment-measures

"long-distance public transport will remain suspended until August 31. The decision supersedes the one made public in July that said regular domestic and international passenger flights would resume from August 17". See news report, archived: https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/08/11/everything-you-need-to-know-about-monday-s-cabinet-decisions-on-covid-19-containment-measures

"Inter-district travel remains restricted to and from districts where 200 infections have been reported. Only those that have permission from the District Covid Crisis Management Centre and Local Administration will be allowed to travel from one district to another. Passes will be issued only for essential purposes". See news report, archived: https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/08/11/everything-you-need-to-know-about-monday-s-cabinet-decisions-on-covid-19-containment-measures

International and domestic flights and long-distance public transport will remain suspended until August 31. The decision supersedes the one made public in July that said regular domestic and international passenger flights would resume from August 17". See news report, archived: https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/08/11/everything-you-need-to-know-about-monday-s-cabinet-decisions-on-covid-19-containment-measures