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COVID-19 Information (Updated July 6, 2020)

Nepal COVID-19 Information Page Easing of Government Lockdown: According to media reports, the Government of Nepal has announced an easing to the nationwide lockdown. Some establishments, such as malls and cinemas, are still closed. Many restaurants are open for take out orders. Movement by private vehicle is permitted according to the odd-even final digit on ...

By U.S. Embassy Kathmandu | 6 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy, Kathmandu, Nepal

July 1, 2020 Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response The Embassy understands that both Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are seeking to offer flights in the next few days as follows: Qatar Airways flight to Doha on Friday, July 3, and Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul on Saturday, July 4. In each case, the airlines have multiple ...

By U.S. Embassy Kathmandu | 1 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert

U.S. Embassy Statement on the Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact with Nepal

June 29, 2020 The United States is aware that Parliament has not yet ratified the MCC Compact. Ratification is the next step needed to proceed with the $500M grant, which the two countries signed in September 2017 and which Nepal committed to ratify by September 2019. Delaying ratification is delaying the benefits of more jobs ...

By U.S. Embassy Kathmandu | 29 June, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy, Kathmandu, Nepal

June 23, 2020 Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response The Embassy has received information that Turkish Airlines has an approved flight from Kathmandu to the U.S. via Istanbul on Wednesday, June 24. Turkish Airlines is working with Megabyte Travels and Tours to arrange travel. If you are interested in exploring the possibility to participate in this flight, ...

By U.S. Embassy Kathmandu | 23 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy, Kathmandu, Nepal

June 19, 2020 Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response On June 19, the Government of Nepal’s Ministry of Home Affairs issued a ban, effective immediately, on all non-emergency civilian movement in Nepal each night from 2200 hours to 0500 hours. Only emergency movements will be permitted by police checkpoints during this time. This ban is applicable for ...

By U.S. Embassy Kathmandu | 20 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert

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