Nawalparasi local administration urges people to compulsorily wear facemask

KATHMANDU: The District Administration Office, Nawalparasi (Bardaghat-Susta East) has urged district residents to adopt caution and compulsorily wear facemasks following increasing cases of COVID-19 lately.

In this regard, the DAO acted on the recommendation by a meeting organized here on the issue of COVID-19 prevention and treatment management, said Chief District Officer Suman Ghimire in a notice regarding the matter issued on Sunday.

An order has been issued asking people to strictly follow health protocols using a facemask, wash hands with soap and maintain physical distances, he said.

Using facemask is compulsory while in public and visiting government and public organizations, schools and other institutions for service.