As the number of people testing positive for coronavirus continues to rise, the government has issued prohibitory order in various areas of 14 districts and a complete lockdown in six districts.

A complete lockdown order has been issued in Saptari, Sarlahi, Syangja, Parsa, Bara, and Banke districts. Similarly, prohibitory order has been enforced in Sarlahi, Parsa and Bara until further notice, in Banke till August 8, in Saptari till August 10, and in Syangja till August 7.

Similarly, prohibitory order been imposed in some areas of Janakpurdham Sub-metropolitan City and Rireshwarnath Municipality of Dhanusha district till August 9.

The local administration has issued prohibitory order in Nuwakot Bahawer Bhanjyang, Naya Chautara, Bageshwori Bhanjyang and Pokhari Danda and Hiletole until further notice.

A prohibitory order has been issued in Biratnagar Metropolitan City of Morang till August 14, Jaleshwor Municipality and Mahottari Municipality of Mahottari till August 5 and in Marma Municipality of Darchula untill further notice.