In view of the new variant of corona infection, Omicron, a PCR report or a full dose of corona vaccine has been made mandatory to enter Mustang district across the Himalayas.

After the second wave of Corona infection, the number of domestic and foreign tourists visiting Mustang has increased recently. Chief District Officer Netra Prasad Sharma said that the entry of Mustang has been tightened considering the risk of new variants of corona virus.

According to him, especially for tourists, those who do not have a PCR negative report within seven days or full amount of vaccine card or antigen test report within the last 72 hours are barred from entering. The meeting of the District Covid-19 Management Committee has decided that this condition will not be applicable for the permanent residents of Mustang and fully vaccinated staff, teachers and security personnel.

“We have tightened the rules for those who come to visit Mustang from 12 noon on November 30 to 12 noon on November 15. Besides, strict orders have been issued for various activities in the district,” said Prajia Sharma. Are in the plan. It has been tightened due to the risk of reaching Mustang through tourists as new variants are being spread in different countries.”

The meeting of the District Kovid-19 Management Committee has also ordered not to hold crowded programs such as fairs, processions, festivals, banquets and bazaars in public places. Similarly, an order has been issued not to allow more than 25 people to gather if they have to perform compulsory duties such as marriage, fasting and death rites.