Dhangadhi, Aug. 30 -- Within the last two weeks, 30 individuals have tested positive for coronavirus in Dhangadhi. The infected individuals do not have any history of travelling to disease-hit areas or have had close contact with infected people, which means the virus has reached the community transmission level, according to the Dhangadhi Sub Metropolitan City Office.

As the virus has begun spreading in the community, it has caused worry and anxiety among the local population who are scared to even go purchase daily essentials.

"Dhangadhi is the most populous city in Sudurpaschim Province. If an outbreak occurs, it will be difficult to contain it. The authorities should expand PCR testing and control the spread of the virus immediately...