The Chief Minister of State-2, Lalbabu Raut has instructed the secretaries of the various ministries under the State-2 Government, to exhaust all efforts towards fighting back coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Chief Minister said this in a meeting held at his office here this morning. On the occasion, he also acquired
The government has endorsed the Quarantine Management Standard, 2076.The standard introduced in wake of the spread of the COVID-19 was approved by the high-level committee led by the Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister. The standard includes details relating the individuals to be kept under quarantine, the methodology to be
President Bidya Devi Bhandari has announced to provide her two months’ salary in the ‘Coronavirus Infection Prevention, Control and Treatment Fund’. Issuing a press statement on Monday, the Office of the President said that President Bhandari would provide her two months’ salary in the Fund set up by the government
Considering the possibility of spread of COVID-19 across the country, the government has issued a directive to the public asking them to remain indoors for a week starting tomorrow. The lockdown comes into effect from 6:00 am on Tuesday to 6:00 am on March 31. As per the directive, the
In view of the possible outbreak of coronavirus pneumonia, the Nepali Army (NA) has started preparations for the control and risk reduction management of the deadly COVID-19. In a statement today, the NA Public Relations and Information Directorate said that a mechanism has been developed to establish coordination with other
In view of the possible outbreak of coronavirus pneumonia, the Nepali Army (NA) has started preparations for the control and risk reduction management of the deadly COVID-19. In a statement today, the NA Public Relations and Information Directorate said that a mechanism has been developed to establish coordination with other
The Press Council Nepal has issued guidelines to help media persons and the media houses in the collection and dissemination of news related to Coronavirus or COVID-19. The Public health-related news dissemination guidelines, 2076 includes the precaution to be taken and responsibilities to be assumed in the reporting and dissemination
– Birat Anupam With the view to prevent potential outbreak of COVID-19, three mega cities of State 1— Biratnagar, Itahari and Dharan today have announced a lockdown. Dharan sub-metropolitan was first major city to announce the lockdown with Mayor Tilak Rai urging all residents to remain indoors. Mayor Rai said
The Ministry of Health and Population has broadened the criteria for the tests of COVID-19. At a news conference on Monday, Ministry’s Spokesperson Dr Bikas Devkota said that the area of surveillance for the sample test has been widened. He said that provisions for the test have been made for
The Government has requested one and all to contribute to the Coronavirus Infection Prevention, Control and Treatment Fund. Issuing a notice today, Joint Secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers Rajendra Kumar Paudel has urged the individuals and organisations willing to contribute to the fund
