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Cases of Omicron variant detected in UK as restrictions tightened

Posted by | Nov 28, 2021 | ,

Two cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant have been detected in Britain, British Health Secretary Sajid Javid said Saturday. He said the cases, detected in Chelmsford and in Nottingham, are “linked” and the two individuals are now self-isolating along with their households while further tests and contact tracing take place. In a press conference at Downing Street on Saturday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said all travellers entering Britain must take a PCR test by the end of the second day after their arrival, and must self-isolate until they receive a negative test result. Meanwhile, rules on face coverings will be tightened up in shops and public transport, he said, adding that these measures are “temporary and precautionary” and will be reviewed in three weeks. Downing Street have subsequently tweeted: “Face coverings will become compulsory on public transport and in shops. But not including hospitality.” “There are many things that we just cannot know at this early stage,” Johnson said, noting that it does appear Omicron spreads very rapidly. He warned that the “extensive mutation…might at least in part reduce the effectiveness of our vaccines”. The “targeted measures now” will “buy time for our scientists” to know what they are “dealing with”, as well as facilitating more booster jabs in arms and keeping pressure off the National Health Service (NHS), he said. Four more countries have been added to...

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WHO urges countries in South-East Asia to be vigilant, saying new variants have been discovered

Posted by | Nov 28, 2021 | ,

New Delhi- In view of surge in COVID-19 cases elsewhere globally and detection of new variant of concern Omicron, the World Health Organization today appealed to countries in South-East Asia Region to scale up surveillance, strengthen public health and social measures, and enhance vaccination coverage.“Though COVID-19 cases have been declining in most countries of our Region, the surge in cases elsewhere in the world and confirmation of a new Variant of Concern, is a reminder of the persisting risk and the need for us to continue to do our best to protect against the virus and prevent its spread. At no cost should we let our guards down,” said Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia Region. Countries must enhance surveillance and sequencing. They should assess the risk of importation through international travel based on updated information on circulating variants and response capacities, and take measures accordingly. “Comprehensive and tailored public health and social measures to prevent transmission must continue. The earlier the protective measures are implemented, the less restrictive they would need to be in order to be effective. The more COVID-19 circulates, the more opportunities the virus will have to change and mutate, and the pandemic will last longer,” the Regional Director said. The most important thing people must do is reduce their risk of exposure to the virus – wear a mask and wear it...

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Alternative force necessary to give outlet to the country : Dr. Bhattarai

Posted by | Nov 28, 2021 | ,

Rupandehi- Federal Council Chair of the Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal, Dr Baburam Bhattarai has stressed on steering the country ahead towards lasting peace and transformation by maintaining national unity. Speaking in a press meet organized by the Janata Samajbadi Party Rupandehi in Butwal today, he said creating an alternative force is the need of the hour for the country’s prosperity and change in the living standard of the people. The former Prime Minister asserted that the country would get an outlet only with the formation of a central socialist force. Stating that people are despondent and confusion has arisen in the lack of an economic, social and cultural change in the country, leader Bhattarai suggested moving ahead by forging unity among the political forces in a new way would be the best alternative. He also expressed concern over the erosion of democratic norms and values in the country and the power centric politics of the parties. Bhattarai said that the crisis on the Supreme Court was an example of this trend. He also accused the ‘old political parties’ of taking the people for a ride spreading lies. Leader Bhattarai advocated for a new socialist model for safeguarding the national unity and sovereignty, stressing the need of forming a forward-looking political force for the same. Party’s senior leader Ashok Rai said the party has initiated a four-month organization strengthening campaign...

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Insisting on his stand, Rawal finally started distributing pamphlets

Posted by | Nov 28, 2021 |

Kathmandu- Nekapa (Emale) Vice Chairman Bhim Rawal has started distributing leaflets of his candidature. Vice-Chairman Rawal, who has been decided for the post of chairperson of the 10th CPN’s in Chitwan, has started distributing his pamphlets. Incumbent party president KP Sharma Oli, who is about to contest against Oli, had earlier been advised by various leaders to withdraw Oli from the post saying that it would be appropriate for him to run for the post. However, Rawal, who was not moved by his position, has finally started distributing his pamphlet for the chairman with the article ‘Why my candidature for the chairmanship?’ Rawal’s supporters started distributing leaflets at the main gate of the closed session hall on Sunday morning. Meanwhile, party’s chairperson Oli is busy compiling a list of office bearers and central committee members to reach a...

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New Leadership in Five Municipalities in Chitwan

Posted by | Nov 28, 2021 | ,

Chitwan- The first municipal convention of the CPN (Maoist Center) has elected a new leadership in five municipalities of the district. Out of the seven municipalities in the district, new leadership has been selected in Bharatpur, Madi, Rapti, Khairhani and Ichchakamana municipalities. New leadership is being selected in Kalika and Ratnanagar municipalities today. Ishwar Sapkota was unanimously elected chair of Bharatpur, Prabhu Prasad Mahato in Madi, Ram Chandra Pathak in Rapti, Rameshwor Pokhrel in Khairhani and Pratap Gurung in Ichchakamana, according to according to District Chair Yama Bahadur Pariyar. Though new leadership has been elected in five municipalities by evening, the discussion of the remaining two municipalities has been postponed for today. Although there was a committee when the party was united with the CPN (UML) at that time, the committee was formally formed for the first time after the separation. Earlier, the party had selected committees in 98 wards of the...

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