KATHMANDU: Minister for Health and Population Bhanu Bhakta Dhakal on Monday said the government would rescue and provide free treatment to COVID-19 infected people.
Minister Dhakal said any infected person will be rescued through the airway or land and treated.
He also said that the adoption of additional caution following the confirmation of an infection case today.
Minister Dhakal also appraised the government’s decision to seal all border points with India and China adding that Nepalis entering into Nepal from these two countries have been advised to stay under self-quarantine at their own houses.
According to him, the quarantine at Kharipati in Bhaktapur will house those entering Nepal through airways and having no preparation for home quarantine.
The government has also arranged quarantine facilities in various places for those arriving Nepal and suspected of contracting COVID-19.
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