The government has spent Nu 3.5bn on preventive measures for COVID-19 since March this year. Finance Minister Namgay Tshering informed this in the National Assembly today in response to a question asked by the Member of Parliament of Bartsham_Shongphu on the expenses incurred due to COVID-19.
According to Lyonpo, the expenses include procuring of Personal Protective Equipment, reserving essential food items, expenditure for quarantine facilities and improving road connectivity and construction of temporary shelters.
“Nu 1bn was spent on personal protective equipment, Nu 988 M on reserving essential food items and commodities and Nu 430 M on quarantine facilities. Moreover, Nu 380 M on improving road connectivity and construction of temporary shelters, and Nu 700 M has been spent on general activities,” Lyonpo said.
Tshering Zam/Pema Seldon Tshering
