Janakpurdham, April 12
Following the confirmation of three new coronavirus infection cases in Birgunj city, Parsa district of Province 2, the provincial government has hinted at the implementation of stricter measures in the city.
Whereas the nationwide lockdown is still on, Province 2 Chief Minister Lalbabu Raut says his government will impose a ‘complete lockdown’ in the city. Talks are underway with the federal government’s Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa for this, according to him.
“We have been discussing additional measures needed to be introduced in this situation,” Raut tells Onlinekhabar, adding the border security is tight now and the locals are aware of restricting people’s movement. “Whenever they see anyone new in the village, they send them to quarantine sites. Local people’s representatives and security personnel are also supporting.”
He, however, lamented the slow pace of coronavirus tests.
