Nepal, Nov. 13 -- Enforce health safety measures strictly, not lockdown, says AOAN

KATHMANDU, Nov 13:

The Airline Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN) has taken exception to the government's preparation to impose lockdown once again to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Releasing a statement on Friday, AOAN said that another lockdown would lead to an economic downturn at a time when the economy has somewhat revived after the previous six-month lockdown and would mean the government shirking its responsibility.

The statement from the private domestic airline operators of the country comes in the wake of recent recommendations from the Valley Municipal Forum to the government to impose the third phase of lockdown in the Valley afte...