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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 …
Read More »18 test negative for COVID-19 and 22 more to go
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 …
Read More »Bhutan gets first COVID-19 case
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 …
Read More »German couple in Phuentsholing test negative for COVID-19
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 …
Read More »German couple detained in Phuentsholing hospital to rule out COVID-19 do not have any fever
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 …
Read More »His Majesty turns 40 and a Nation reaches for the stars
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 …
Read More »PM makes major announcements for 2020 during HM’s Birthday celebrations
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 …
Read More »National Football players’ salary to increase from Nu 10,000 to Nu 30,000 with Royal Command
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 …
Read More »Sonam Tamang declared ‘Brain Dead’
A medical report by the Fukuoka Higashi Medical Center of 10th January 2020 has confirmed that Sonam Tamang, 28, has suffered from ‘Brain Death.’ However, it is not true that Sonam Tamang has ‘lost her life a few days ago,’ as claimed in a Facebook Post that went viral as …
Read More »Breaking: Record spike in Corona deaths and infections on Wednesday in China
In the biggest increase in the number of Corona cases China reported an increase of 15,104 new cases and 252 deaths on Wednesday 12th February evening by 5 pm. The vast majority of the new cases came from the Corona epicenter in the Hubei Province with 14,840 new cases there …
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