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Kathmandu mayor Shakya tests positive for coronavirus

Kathmandu, September 1

Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Bidya Sundar Shakya has contracted Covid-19. The coronavirus infection in him was confirmed on Monday.

After his wife experienced some symptoms, the Shakya couple had gone for coronavirus tests on Saturday. However, his wife tested negative for the virus, according to the mayor’s secretariat.

“I must have been infected while working for Covid-19 control and management,” Mayor Shakya tells Onlinekhabar, “But, I have a high level of confidence. While isolating myself at home, I will continue coordinating the city government’s efforts. I will convene various meetings virtually.”

Shakya does not have any symptoms.

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