KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Health and Population has appealed to the general public to be aware of the new variant BF-7 of the coronavirus.
The ministry issued a press release today asserting that although the new variant of Covid-19 has not been confirmed in Nepal so far, due to its growing influence in neighboring countries, there is a need to be alert in Nepal as well.
“The new variant of COVID-19, BF 7, which has spread in neighboring countries, has not been confirmed in Nepal so far. However, due to the open borders and the movement of people, there is a risk of this infection in Nepal as well, so it is necessary for the general public to be alert and aware for its prevention and control,” the Ministry said.
The ministry also stated that since Nepal suffered a lot of financial losses due to the infection of COVID-19, all the mechanisms of the federal government, Provinces and local bodies should be mobilized for its identification, prevention and treatment.
According to the ministry, fever measurement, antigen testing and genetic testing of suspected travelers coming from international checkpoints and airports are currently being carried out for the identification, prevention and treatment of COVID-19.
Since it is the time of Christian Christmas and the New Year, the Ministry of Health has also appealed to common people to adopt health standards such as mandatory use of masks, maintaining physical distance, washing hands with soap and water, regular use of sanitizers.
The ministry also requested the general public who are yet to receive the additional ‘booster dose’ against COVID-19 to go to the nearest health institution and receive the vaccine.
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