COVID-19 New Strain: Bhutan announces 7 days nationwide lockdown from today

THIMPHU: The government of Bhutan on Tuesday announced a seven-day nationwide lockdown w.e.f., Wednesday in order to control the spread of the novel Coronavirus.

In an official statement released from the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Lotay Tshering’s office informed that the nationwide lockdown will be enforced for seven days starting from December 23. It was further stated that the lockdown will enable the government to control the spread of COVID-19 and also discern the extent of transmission in the communities.

It was further mentioned in the statement that the continuation to the inter-district movement restrictions imposed on Tuesday morning, the national COVID-19 taskforce has decided to take stringent action after the detection of sporadic Covid-19 cases in flu clinics in Thimphu and Paro, and also in Lhamoizingkha, which is evident of local transmission.

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Meanwhile only designated shops within the zones and essential services will be available, all schools, institutions, offices and business establishments should remain closed.

Similarly, movement of individuals with the card within the zones and delivery of essentials will start in Thimphu tomorrow, as it completes the third day of lockdown. However, zone relaxation will not apply to houses under isolation, the statement noted.

Relevant agencies will ensure that there are no disruptions in the supply of goods, vegetables and other essential items, including animal feed, within the country. The government will also facilitate and ensure minimum disruption in the import and export of all goods.

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