Kathmandu, July 6 -- The government has decided to take strict action against people who are found to be not following health protocols such as wearing masks or maintaining physical distance, which are essential to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday notified all the 77 district administration offices to take action against individuals who defy containment measures such as wearing masks and maintaining physical distancing of two metres.

According to Umakanta Adhikari, deputy spokesperson for the Home Ministry, the government decided to take strict action against offenders in the wake of violations of these measures and complaints from the public.

"The government had imposed the lockdown to contain...