Ministry directs all health facilities to prepare adequate infrastructures including oxygen and beds for possible third wave
KATHMANDU, JULY 22
The Ministry of Health and Population has warned that the infection rate of Covid-19 is increasing with the relaxation of regulatory measures in the Country.
According to the ministry, the infection rate has seen an upward trend since last week.
Following the loosening of the prohibitory orders, the ministry claims that there has been an increasing number of violations of public health guidelines both openly and covertly.
It further stated that ten districts -- Morang, Sunsari, Jhapa, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Chitwan, Kaski, Rupandehi and Kailali -- still have over 500 active cases.
Similarly, 26 districts have active cases over 200 -- marking an increase as compared to last week.
Concerned health authorities have thus urged all to handle the matter's sensitivity and act responsibly for effective control and prevention of the increasing spread of Covid, and strictly follow the health guidelines.
Likewise, people visiting vaccination booths to receive their jab have also been requested to take adequate caution.
Furthermore, the MoHP has also asked all health facilities to remain alert for dealing with a possible third wave of Covid-19 and prepare adequate infrastructures including oxygen and beds.
