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Despite no official holdback on trade and essential supplies, a hoard of people was seen rushing for face masks, hand sanitizers, fuel and groceries after the confirmation on the first COVID-19 case on 6th March. Earlier the Ministry of Economic Affairs released a press note which stated that the Ministry …

The 39 first contact who tested negative are from the Paro and Thimphu group where the tourist was from 2nd March to 3rd March. Samples are now being collected from the first contact group in Punakha where the tourists had gone to on 4th March and stayed the night. The …

Even the second batch have all tested negative for the COVID-19. This is after the first batch of 18 all tested negative. However, as per medical protocol though the tests are all negative for all 39, the tests will be repeated a few more times to completely rule out any …

The Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering announced that the first 18 tests of those who had first contact with the 76-year-old COVID-19 afflicted American Tourist were all negative, according to the results of the Royal Centre for Disease Control (RCDC), released on Friday evening. The negative tests included the 56-year-old …

The Ministry of Health in a Press Release confirmed the first COVID-19 case in Bhutan MoH said one positive case of COVID-19 was confirmed at 11pm on March 5. The result was validated at 12.30 am today. The patient is a 76-year-old from the United States of America, who had come …

The German couple who were being observed for COVID-9 in Phuentsholing Hospital, tested negative. The hospital had sent the throat and nasal swabs of the couple for a gene sequencing test to be done in the Royal Center for Diseases Control (RCDC), Thimphu for testing yesterday. The test result was expected …

In relation to the observation of two German tourists at Phuentsholing hospital for suspected cases of COVID-19, the Chief Medical Officer of the Phuentsholing Hospital, Dr Thinley Pelzang said that despite repeated tests the German couple did not show any fever. Earlier, at the border crossing, the lady had shown …

One of the biggest fortunes for Bhutan has been that the right King has always been there at the right time, or conversely our Kings have adapted themselves well to the situation around them and led from the front. His Majesty The First King helped complete the task of a …

The whole nation celebrated the 40th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The Fifth King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on 21st February. Every dzongkhag started their day with a butter lamp offering followed by celebrations dedicated to His Majesty. Changlimithang Stadium was filled with festive colors and activities to celebrate the …

His Majesty commanded DHI to provide financial assistance to the 30 National players With the noble objective to encourage sports and events that promote national unity, His Majesty the King commanded DHI to provide financial assistance to 30 national football players. To this effect, an MoU was signed between DHI …