Bajhang, July 6 -- A week ago, more than 100 individuals staying in 28 quarantine facilities in Budhiganga Municipality, Bajura, were sent to their villages to quarantine at home. However, instead of self-isolating, these individuals have started attending wedding ceremonies, paddy transplantation and other social gatherings in the community, raising concerns among the locals of a possible Covid-19 outbreak.

On Monday, some Covid-19-infected individuals also participated in a ward meeting held in Budhiganga Municipality Ward No.1.

"Those who were sent home on condition of home quarantining have started to roam around the villages. They have also started getting involved in social gatherings without maintaining social distancing protocol...