Antigen testing is mandatory to enter the valley

KATHMANDU: TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2021 – Antigen testing is now required to enter Kathmandu. Kathmandu Chief District Officer Kali Prasad Parajuli informed that the decision was taken at a meeting of the District Covid Crisis Management Center.

According to him, health desks will be set up in the municipalities and villages connected to the checkpoint. The government will manage all that. Work has already started to set up health desks in municipalities and villages. Those who enter the Kathmandu Valley will be tested at the health desk in the border area. He informed that the decision was taken to conduct antigen test and PCR test if the corona is positive. He says the decision was made because of the resurgence of Covid infection.

“Health desks are set up at the entry points of Kathmandu district by the concerned municipalities for health check-up and antigen testing. The antigen kit will be provided by the health office, “the decision said.” If the antigen test is negative but the person has symptoms, then the swab will be collected and sent for PCR test. ” Similarly, it has been decided to provide isolation and quarantine at all local levels in Kathmandu Valley.

“Previously, isolation and quarantine centers operated in all metropolitan areas should be kept up to date and all municipalities should manage at least one isolation and quarantine in their respective municipalities,” the decision said. To mobilize teachers, nurses and health workers to spread public awareness. ”