Saturday, 20 April, 2024
Kathmandu, Nov. 29: Nepal has banned the on arrival visa to African nationals following the detection of the new variant, “Omicron Virus,” in Africa, which is spreading rapidly.
Fanindra Mani Pokharel, Spokesperson to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), said that the on-arrival visa to the African nationals has been banned until further decision on the issue.
The decision was made because the new variant is said to be highly mutating as well as more contagious. So, to avoid the spread of the virus to Nepal, the decision was taken, he said while adding that no decision has been made on the travel restrictions yet.
Experts around the globe have pointed out that the Omicron Variant might be more transmissible after citing the exponential surge in COVID-19 cases lately.
In view of the surge in COVID-19 cases elsewhere globally and detection of a new variant of concern Omicron, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Sunday appealed to countries in South-East Asia Region to scale up surveillance, strengthen public health and social measures, and enhance vaccination coverage.
Do not make expressions casting dout on election: EC
14 Apr, 2022
CM Bhatta says may New Year 2079 BS inspire positive thinking
14 Apr, 2022
Three new cases, 44 recoveries in 24 hours
14 Apr, 2022
689 climbers of 84 teams so far acquire permits for climbing various peaks this spring season
14 Apr, 2022
How the rising cost of living crisis is impacting Nepal
14 Apr, 2022
US military confirms an interstellar meteor collided with Earth
14 Apr, 2022
Valneva Covid vaccine approved for use in UK
14 Apr, 2022
Chair Prachanda highlights need of unity among Maoist, Communist forces
14 Apr, 2022
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt: Bollywood toasts star couple on wedding
14 Apr, 2022
President Bhandari confers decorations (Photo Feature)
14 Apr, 2022
