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 Nepal reassures India over border remarks but domestic political fallout… No parking fees required for ‘pick and drop’ for 15… ‘Promotion of Ayurveda, Yoga and meditation along with modern medicine… Government initiates revising school level national curriculum framework 16 percent of children are malnourished in Madhesh RSP delegation holds talks with BJP leadership Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns3 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane4 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested5 Two Offices Under Ministry of Communication to Be Abolished6 Court Orders Release of UML Rekha Sharma7 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment8 TRENDING UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 We need to be serious about the international scenario post-Covid: Dr. Nischal N. Pandey Lockdown 2.0: What the Government should do this time around Asheem Man Singh Basnyat: We can evolve as a company to better suit a post-covid world Prime Minister’s Dashain greeting card using old map without Limpiyadhura sparks outrage in social media Indian Army Chief General Naravane to visit Nepal in November Mohammed Zahidur Rahman: Countries need to have strong policies to sustain development CDO Bhatta: Lockdown in Kathmandu Valley should be extended until Dashain
