New Delhi (NVI): The Nepal government has decided to extend the ongoing suspension of domestic and international flights until May 15 in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A high-level committee for the coronavirus control led by Deputy Prime Minister Ishwar Pokharel made the decision this afternoon, the local media reported.
The suspension announced earlier is in effect till April 30.
According to Nepali official, the meeting concluded that the suspension should not end on April 30 as decided earlier to avoid the risk.
The nationwide lockdown in Nepal, which was extended for the third time on April 14, will end on April 27.
The total number of confirmed cases in Nepal have gone up to 48, the Health and Pollution ministry said.
So far, 10 patients have been cured of the virus or discharged.
