As of 30 June 2020, 14,046 COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed in Nepal out of around 233,000 tests administered since January So far, only 30 people have died of the coronavirus - a small number compared to worldwide trends After the lockdown was eased on 14 June, the number of positive cases has spiked An atmosphere of anxiety looms large over a spike in COVID-19 infections and possible deaths, and along with the pandemic, people fear hunger, inefficient government response, and the possibility of dystopia in the long run Amidst this challenging time, popular protest and community solidarity have worked together with local government to provide some hope
COVID-19 in Nepal: Times of Anxiety and Fear