Antigent tests to be conducted on returnees from Indis at Jhulaghat checkpoint, Baitadi

Baitadi: With the second wave of Coronavirus in the neighboring country, India precautions are being taken in Far-West. 

According to Yogesh Prasad Bhatt, chief of the Health Office, prepration are underway to conduct antigen tests at the checkpoint for citizens entering Nepal from Jhulaghat checkpoint of Baitadi. He said that they will be tested for  Coronavirus using the Antigent test method. The arrangements are being made by the health desk at the border, said Bhatta. 

Health Chief Bhatta said that a laboratory worker has been sent to the health desk at Jhulaghat. While 500 Antigent tests have been conducted so far.