गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Health Ministry urges for precautionary measures against COVID-19 J.N 1 variant Nepal Health Ministry urges for precautionary measures against COVID-19 J.N 1 variant KathmanduPati January 03, 2024 File Photo KATHMANDU – The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to take precautions in the aftermath of the detection of J.N 1 variant of COVID-19 in India. Ministry Spokesperson Dr Prakash Budhathoki has called for taking precautionary measures to prevent the potential spread of this variant in Nepal. He urged the public to observe social distancing, wear mask while joining a mass including feast and other social gatherings and practice regular hand hygiene. While the J.N 1 variant, a sub-variant of the Omicron strain, is already spreading in neighboring China and India, there have been no confirmed cases in Nepal so far. Despite this, heightened concerns about the variant’s potential entry into the country have led to increased screening and surveillance at various entry points, according to Budhathoki. The Ministry is well-prepared for prevention and treatment management in case the J.N 1 variant surfaces in Nepal and it is coordinating with relevant bodies accordingly. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Flood relief funds reach Rs 17.54 billion Landslide suspected as cause of deadly Budhi Gandaki flood 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 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 Now more than ever, support the IT sector Tourism entrepreneurs get crash course in Chinese language Time Tested Friendship-Suresh Sharma Federal Parliament Secretariat returns badge pins to manufacturer WAP and the portrayal of the female body as a commodity India-Nepal Bilateral Dialogue is the only way forward: Dr. Nihar Nayak United front against China -Suresh Sharma Green recovery: An urgency
