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293 beneficiaries in Reverse Isolation Facilities

Of the 51 COVID-19 positive patients in the Reverse Isolation Facilities currently, 40 have recovered and 10 beneficiaries are still active. The few severe cases were referred to the COVID hospital in Taba in Thimphu.  There are 293 beneficiaries with comorbidities kept safely in the Reverse Isolation Facilities, of which …

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Many deaths related to vaccination status

The Ministry of Health said that out of 18 individuals who died with COVID-19, 12 individuals were unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, and only 6 individuals received their booster doses. “This indicates that we are seeing more mortalities amongst those who are unvaccinated or only partially vaccinated,” said the ministry. MoH …

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DRC committee lightens fines for late payment of BST

RRCO Phuentsholing through the waiver authority of Regional Director, Regional Tax Appeal Committee and DRC Appeal Committee had considered fines and penalties for late payment of Sales Tax for the period of 5th Lockdown (16th January till 13th March 2022) depending on their compliance and past waiver record. Nine Sales …

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Opposition Party asks govt to expedite Hydro Projects

The Opposition Party said in order to mitigate fiscal deficits in the short-term and stay steadfast on the course of economic self-reliance in the long run, the government must complete P-II and Nickachu by mid 2023, and expedite other projects. The opposition recommended that it is achievable if Punatsangchu-II is …

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