Assess and address risks

The Covid-19 situation could worsen when the Dashain traffic picks up in a fortnight from now.

Covid-19 infections in Nepal are at their peak and rising. As of Tuesday afternoon, there were 66,632 infections and 429 coronavirus-related deaths reported in the country since the pandemic began. But the Oli administration continues to downplay the Covid-19 situation despite the growing number of cases and deaths. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health and Population continues to make reckless decisions that increase the risks for citizens and those serving in the frontlines. It seems, there is little effort or intent to flatten the curve or ensure that people’s lives are not endangered.