China News Agency, Kathmandu, July 21 (Reporter Zhang Chenyi) The spokesperson of the Nepalese government announced on the 21st that the blockade policy will be lifted from 24:00 on July 21.
In order to prevent and control the new crown pneumonia epidemic, Nepal began to implement a nationwide blockade on March 24 this year, and it has been 120 days.
The spokesperson of the Nepalese government Katiwada announced on July 21 that starting from August 17, all types of private cars and buses can be driven on the streets; hotels, restaurants, etc. can be opened on July 30.
The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation of Nepal said on the same day that various tourism businesses will resume operations immediately, and mountaineering enthusiasts can go to Nepal to engage in mountaineering activities this fall. According to estimates by industry insiders, the blockade has caused losses of approximately US$332 million in Nigeria’s tourism industry.
Katiwada said that the lifting of the blockade policy will help calm people's panic. However, in order to continue to curb the spread of the new crown virus, the government may implement a partial ban in the future according to local conditions and time. In addition, educational institutions, movie theaters, beauty salons, gymnasiums, fitness clubs, religious sites, libraries, museums and zoos will continue to remain closed.
On July 20, the Cabinet of Nepal has decided to resume domestic and international flight operations from August 17.
According to data released by the Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal on the 21st, in the past 24 hours, there have been 150 new cases of new coronavirus infections across the country, with a total of 17,994 cases. It is worth noting that the cure rate of new crown cases in Nepal has reached 69.34%. (Finish)