High risk of Covid spread in absence of quarantine centres

Unlike last year when authorities in Lumbini made quarantining mandatory for returnees, no such measures have been implemented this year.

Hira Singh Nepali, 45, returned from India on April 15 via Belahiya border point in Bhairahawa. He reached his home in Chhatrakot Rural Municipality-3, Gulmi, the same day. A few days later, he tested positive for the coronavirus. The migrant worker died at home on Saturday.