School shut down in Baitadi district with increased infection

Schools in two local levels in the Baitadi district have been shut down again, owing to the rising threat of the spread of the Corona Virus.

Schools in Dasarath Chand municipality and Dilashaini rural municipality have been closed.

Chief of the municipality’s education unit Mohan Nath said the schools were shut down after both the local governments announced a lockdown to stop community spread of the virus. Schools have been closed due to the lockdown that will remain in effect until December 7.

Likewise, the lockdown in Dilashaini rural municipality has been extended until December 11.