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 Bangladeshi Ambassador pays courtesy call on Speaker Aryal Germany to provide 37.6 million Euro for Nepal’s socio-economic development 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 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 A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? Why Are Boys Unexpressive? Police make a woman public in connection to Gongabu murder case Lockdown 2.0: What the Government should do this time around Nepal Army opens investigation into case of captains thrashing soldier in Congo The FinCEN Files: Nepali banks and companies transact billions of rupees through dubious channels Nearly three dozen Chinese manufacturers show interest in supplying electric buses to Nepali government
