गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Health Ministry to launch facemask campaign from August 7 Nepal Health Ministry to launch facemask campaign from August 7 KathmanduPati August 05, 2021 File Photo KATHMANDU – The Ministry of Health and Population is to launch a nation-wide facemask campaign from August 7 to 13. Under the drive that comes in the wake of the ‘violation’ of the health safety protocols against ongoing COVID-19, people will be made aware about the proper use and benefit of wearing a facemask, said the Ministry’s joint spokesperson Dr Samir Kumar Adhikari. The slogan for the campaign is “My commitment to prevent and control the pandemic; the need of the day is to wear a facemask”. “Following the health protocols and proper use of facemasks and sanitizers played an important role equivalent to COVID-19 vaccines in controlling the infection. There is a need to make all people aware about the role of facemasks in stemming the virus,” he said. He also urged people to properly wear facemasks to be safe from and help control the infection. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Efforts launched to collect bodies of Russian climbers Dadeldhura bus accident: Death toll reaches five, 12 critically injured… Nepal condemns Israeli attacks against peacekeepers in Lebanon Dashain holidays conclude: govt offices reopen today Around 100 thousand people leave Kathmandu Valley daily for home Five sections of different highways completely obstructed: one way traffic… Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar3 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities4 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA5 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system6 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING Bamdev Gautam’s appointment as National Assembly member challenged in Supreme Court The origins of MCC and its future in Nepal Novak Djokovic disqualified from the US Open for hitting line judge Karnali’s Chief Minister Shahi averts no-confidence motion following agreement with Madhav Kumar Nepal-led faction How to learn online CAN categorizes cricketers and signs contracts Prachanda-led NCP launches nationwide protest programs against govt move to dissolve parliament Military power demonstrations prompt fears of China-India tension flare-up