Happy new year and Nyilo tashi delek to everyone.
His Excellency Mr Takei Shunsuke, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan called on Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering this evening.
As you all are aware, we have initiated another round of sample collection and testing for COVID-19 in the 14 dzongkhags today.
𝟏𝟎𝟏𝟎 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 – Since our records show most calls are related to either movement pass or the zone cards,
In the last 24 hours, more than 7,800 samples were collected from the 14 districts that went under the “blackout” period yesterday
We would like to update everyone that more than 6,600 samples were collected from across the country as of 6.30pm tonight.
We would like to announce a “24 hours blackout” in Thimphu, Wangduephodrang, Punakha, Paro, Gasa, Haa, Chukha, Trongsa, Bumthang, Dagana, Sarpang, Tsirang, Samtse and Zhemgang with immediate effect.
Following the Exective Order issued by Hon’ble Prime Minister on ceasing the operation of ‘Drayangs’ in the country;
This is to inform everyone that four positive COVID-19 cases were detected in the community in Samdrupjongkhar. There are also evidences of local contacts.
As palms folded and eyes closed, hearts filled with pain and prayers pervaded the hall at Trashichhodzong. The weekly Cabinet meeting convened an hour ahead of the usual today.
Drawing inspiration and guidance from His Majesty The King during the recent tour of the eastern districts, and to improve coordination and communication across the board, Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering met with the ministers, heads of constitutional bodies and senior government officials.
For an ordinary Bhutanese, in the COVID-19 situation, we can only worry and care about our own family members …