Covid cases are rising among people returning from India

Since March 14, as many as 58 people entering Nepal on foot through the Gauriphanta and Gaddachauki checkpoints in Kanchanpur district have tested positive. However, those entering by vehicle are not tested.

As the number of people returning home to celebrate the Nepali New Year from India rises, so do the tally of Covid cases at the Gauriphanta border point of Kailali district and Gaddachauki border point in Kanchanpur district. This year, the Nepali New Year falls on April 13.