The drive has halted in some districts while it has failed to gain traction in others.

Neglecting health safety protocols in public spaces a major reason behind the rise in the number of Covid-19 cases, health workers say.

The constant movement of people across the border has also led to an outbreak of the virus among the health workers deployed at the border points.

As infections rise in neighbouring India, bordering regions need extra attention, health officials say.

The anticipated resurgence has been excruciatingly slow with tourist arrivals still 80 percent below 2019 levels.

As farmers rush to plant their winter crops, several districts are reporting they are short of plant nutrients, particularly urea.

At least 700 fever patients diagnosed with scrub typhus at Tansen-based United Mission Hospital in last three months.

The clash ensued when police deployed to demolish illegal huts erected on government land were attacked by squatters.

Over two dozen people including police personnel have sustained injuries during the incident, said police.

Doctors advise viral infection patients to undergo PCR tests to rule out Covid-19 since both illnesses have similar symptoms.

The virus has started to spread rapidly since people have stopped following health safety protocols and maintaining physical distance, health officials say.

The ban on the transportation of plant nutrients was lifted in the first week of June, just as farmers were preparing to transplant paddy.

The workers have no source of income and have received no relief from the authorities and social organisations during the ongoing second coronavirus wave.

Encroachment and rampant mining in the Chure area are the reasons behind the shrinking of the Tinau river.

Authorities blame lack of resources and high infection rate for their slow response.