ABSTRACT
The chapter presents a comprehensive perspective of sociological and epidemiological aspect of COVID-19, efforts of the governments, and challenges faced in Nepal. The framework of analysis focuses on governance and service delivery. Under the governance domain, focus is on leadership, policy and legal framework, coordination and collaboration, financing, transparency, and accountability. The service delivery component focuses on quarantine management, contact tracing, diagnosis and case management, transportation arrangement, lock down and travel restriction, delivery of essential services, human resources, communication and supplies and logistics, and dead body management. The chapter also discusses people’s behaviour towards epidemic, fears and concerns, effectiveness of information campaigns, conspiracy theories, and fake news in media. The final section highlights the social consequences of COVID-19 in Nepal.
