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 country on Friday, 415, or 45 percent, were from the Valley and 80 percent of them were the Valley locals, according to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division. Doctors said 40 percent of them were asymptomatic, painting even a graver picture. Even 15 people of a single extended family have tested positive, according to them.

Even though public health experts have said the virus has taken hold in the society, the government has yet to confirm community transfer.

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