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DoFE suspends labor permit issuance after an employee tests positive for COVID-19

KATHMANDU, Sept 30: The Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE), Tacahal has suspended issuing labor permit to the migrant laborers for a few days after an employee tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
By Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 30: The Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE), Tacahal has suspended issuing labor permit to the migrant laborers for a few days after an employee tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).


According to the director and information officer at the DoFE, Tikamani Neupane, the department has postponed the service of issuing labor permits to migrant laborers effective from Wednesday.


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However, the office will remain open during this period.


The department has begun contact tracing of its employees from today.


 

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