Kathmandu, Aug. 30 -- Over the last two weeks, the number of people from Kathmandu Valley seeking Covid-19 tests at Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital has suddenly risen, and consequently, according to doctors, the Valley is reporting more and more coronavirus cases.

"Until two weeks ago, the majority of people seeking tests were from outside the Valley," said a doctor at Sukraraj hospital who spoke on condition of anonymity. "But the recent data show locals from core areas like Kalimati, Balkhu, Koteshwor, Ason, Bhothahiti and Thamel among others have tested positive."

These areas are densely populated and the situation is getting quite alarming, according to the doctor.

Of the total 927 cases reported across the countr...