Valley mayors for easing curbs; chief district officers wait for Home Ministry orders

Authorities’ confused response to the virus continues, as prohibitory orders, which have been in place for the last three weeks, end tonight. The sharp rise in the number of cases over the period shows the measure has proved to be largely ineffective.

The government’s confused response to the Covid-19 pandemic continued on Tuesday as well, as chief district officers of Kathmandu Valley were undecided on whether to lift or extend the ongoing