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 Baglung flood death toll reaches three Teej being celebrated across the country today Constitution recognises ‘people’s war’ as armed conflict,none allowed for expression… Melamchi flood victims complain of not getting grant amount Eye Hospital and local governments continue collaboration for blindness elimination Today’s weather: light to heavy rainfall in different places 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 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA4 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities5 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 Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects 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? UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more