Kathmandu [Nepal], May 31 (ANI): Nepal has decided to extend the coronavirus-induced lockdown till June 14.

A cabinet meeting held on Saturday evening took the decision, according to the Prime Minister's Secretariat. A formal announcement will be made by tomorrow.

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Nepal Government's spokesperson Yubaraj Khatiwada confirmed the extension of nationwide lockdown till June 14. According to the spokesperson, Kathmandu has decided to deploy the Nepal Army in the areas with high COVID-19 cases.

According to The Himalayan Times, all domestic and international flights have been suspended until June 30. Earlier, the nationwide lockdown was to end on June 2. (ANI)

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