All preparations were made to set up health checkup desks in different four points in the district in view of screening people for COVID-19.

According to chief district officer Ganga Prasad Neupane, such health desks would be established at Kolti, Juddhi, Ikadigadh and Bamka bazaar.

These are the entry point to the district. Meanwhile, the district administration has urged all local levels to adopt safety measures against outbreak the coronavirus.

The district hospital has also set up isolation ward for the treatment of suspected cases. The district administration office has also urged all health service employees not to stay on leave without genuine cause.