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Nepal ends 120 days of coronavirus lockdown

Information Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada said the number of cases was declining in Nepal. Covid-19  Government and private offices would be fully functional from Wednesday and all private and public vehicles would be allowed back on the streets. All the markets, malls and shops would be also be allowed to open. However, airports and commercial flights would resume only on Aug. 1. Khatiwada said schools and colleges would remain closed until further notice. Prohibition would continue on large public gatherings, religious functions, parties, gymnasium, zoo and parks. The lockdown was first imposed in March and it was renewed several times. The country has 17,994 confirmed cases and 40 deaths from coronavirus. HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE VIRUS OUTBREAK: — CDC: Antibody tests show virus rates 10x higher — Jordan to reopen airports to tourists in August — Weary EU leaders finally clinch $2.1 trillion budget and coronavirus recovery fund — The Justice Departm