KATHMANDU, March 18: The Ministry of Health and Population has decided to remove the provision of undergoing a COVID-19 PCR test to seek medical treatment.
According to the ministry’s joint-spokesperson Dr Samir Kumar Adhikari, fully-vaccinated people and those showing no symptoms of the infection will no longer have to undergo the test to be eligible for receiving medical care.
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Prior to this, the provision was mandatory while visiting hospitals in search of treatment. However, the possession of a vaccinated card is necessary to get the service.
(RSS)
