In Nepal, authorities have rescued 115 trekkers, mostly foreigners, stuck in various trekking routes in Mustang district in northern Nepal, after the government imposed a week-long nationwide lockdown to control the spread of the novel coronavirus

. 50 trekkers and eight mountain guides were rescued on Wednesday, while nine Nepali and 48 foreigners were rescued on Thursday . The rescued trekkers have been sent to Kathmandu via two passenger buses.

