Press Release
As we strive to stay ahead of the spread of coronavirus, with His Majesty’s guidance, the government has introduced highest level of preventive measures all along. This includes recent closure of all border gates early this week.
Reinforced by an efficient containment system, the government is making efforts to come out of the pandemic with slightest of burden on the people of Bhutan.
Stepping up the arrangements, and acknowledging importance of minimising contacts among people as effective fight against COVID-19, the government puts forward following restraints to prevent the spread of the disease.
Update
Of the 25 tests performed in Thimphu and Phuentsholing yesterday, one tested positive yesterday evening. It is an imported case, detected in someone under quarantine. Health officials have already initiated contact tracing, although most are already in quarantine facilities.
Heath ministry will share the details at a press briefing later today.
Cabinet Secretary
This morning, Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering offered khadar to Sangay Duba who formally joins office as the Cabinet Secretary.
His Majesty The King appointed Sangay Duba, former Secretary General of National Assembly as the Cabinet Secretary on March 11.
