27 March, 2020, Kathmandu
Justice and Rights Institute -Nepal (JuRI-Nepal) releasing a press statement today welcomes the government’s initiative to timely address the noble coronavirus pandemic. A high level coordination committee for COVID-19 prevention and control in Nepal has been formed under the coordination of honorable deputy prime minister and defense minister on 1 March, 2020. The World Health Organization (WHO) on 11 March, 2020 has declared a global pandemic.
JuRI- Nepal also appeals fellow citizens to exercise restraint and strictly follow the government instructions. While JuRI-Nepal appreciates the government effort, it expresses serious concerns over the pandemic. JuRI-Nepal asks to the government to promptly expand COVID19 test centers at least in seven provinces, and take initiatives by the federal and provincial governments. JuRI also urges to immediately set up Isolation beds at local levels for the person tested positive for COVID19. To read (in Nepali) main concerns by JuRI please click on the link.