गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ MoHP urges people to wear mask in public places Nepal MoHP urges people to wear mask in public places KathmanduPati December 25, 2022 File Photo KATHMANDU – The Ministry of Health and Population has appealed to all to wear a face mask while in public places. The latest request from the Ministry comes after the infection of new variant of corona virus BF-7 is reported to be increasing in the neighboring countries. The Ministry has also requested all to follow the health protocol including maintaining physical distance and washing hands properly. Issuing a statement MoHP Spokesperson Dr Sanjay Kumar Thakur has been urged all to follow the health protocol including wearing mask in public places, maintaining physical distance, using sanitizers, washing hands regularly with soap and water. The statement also appeals to all concerned to complete their booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Meanwhile, for those celebrating New Year 2023 and Christmas festival, the Ministry has urged to avoid crowded places and observe the festivals with caution. Although the BF-7 variant has not yet been confirmed in Nepal the risk remains high due to open borders and movement as it is increasing in neighbouring India and China, the statement said. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Flood sweeps away six bridges, 10 people missing Flood sweeps away 35 homes in riverside villages Flash flood sweeps away riverside bazaar and hydropower camp When Nepal Goes Offline US backs Nepal’s flood victim identification efforts India, Nepal discuss ties ahead of PM Shah’s visit Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 PM Shah pledges Krishnabhir highway reopening within month6 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward7 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns8 TRENDING What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? Public Relations for a Soldier Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki Why Are Boys Unexpressive? Lockdown 2.0: What the Government should do this time around “Ranju Darshana: Government has been using superiority approach to handling pandemic” Female officer placed in charge of armed force after 50 years
