Decision to enforce odd-even rule on vehicular movement has not checked virus spread

The rule has led to overcrowding in public transport and experts say its efficacy should have been reviewed earlier. Officials say they will review the decision soon.

On September 5, following the three weeks of prohibitory orders in August, the government decided to enforce an odd even-rule for vehicular movement in Kathmandu Valley hoping that this would discourage people coming out of their homes and the spread of the virus would be checked.