DHARAN: The Dharan-based BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) has suspended its Out Patient Department (OPD) services indefinitely with effect from Wednesday.

BPKIHS Assistant Director, Dr. Vikash Sah issued a press release on Tuesday stating that the OPD service will be completely closed until further notice.

The OPD service is being shut down to prevent the spread of the infection and to prevent and control the spread of coronavirus infection in the premises of the institute.

A prohibitory order has been issued in Dharan to stem the spread of coronavirus infection.