Long neglected, people of Humla see no point in cooperating to check virus spread

A week after 56 people were found to be infected, contact tracing has yet to begin. Winter brings seasonal flu, which has symptoms similar to Covid-19 and people may not be aware that they are carrying the coronavirus.

Even a week after 56 persons, mostly students in three hostels, in Humla district tested positive for the coronavirus, contact tracing of over 40 people, who had come into their close contact, is yet to begin.