Curbs in Bhutan for the first time

Thimpu, August 13

Bhutan has imposed its first nationwide lockdown due to a virus infection in a returning traveller who had been released from quarantine.

The government issued a stay-at-home order for its 7,50,000 people, and all schools, offices and commercial establishments were closed.

The tourism-dependent country closed its borders in March after an American was found Covid positive. — AP