Following the detection of the first COVID-19 case in the country, fears of food shortages have prompted some people to panic buy and stockpile on food items and other necessities, like face masks and hand sanitizers. A whole sale retailer based in Thimphu, Kezang, said that during the news of …
Read More »Water shortage in Thimphu amid COVID-19 but Thrompon has ‘no comments’
Despite the COVID-19 outbreak in the country, people in the capital are facing water shortage. The Ministry of Health has been continuously advising people to wash their hands and maintain hygiene to fight against COVID-19. However, not only is there an ongoing water shortage crisis in Thimphu, the Thimphu Thromde …
Read More »How Thimphu, Paro and Punakha Dzongkhag administrations have prepared for COVID-19
With one positive case of COVID-19 confirmed in the country, Dzongkhags across the nation are on a high alert and all precautionary measures are being put in place to contain the virus from spreading. The Dzongda of Thimphu Dzongkhag, Dorji Tshering said that the public have been notified and health …
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