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A Bhutanese studying in Europe tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday taking the country's total number of cases to three. The Health Minister said 11 crew members who were the first contacts are in quarantine starting today and 20 other passengers on the flight with her were already in quarantine centres.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided USD 100,000 to support the Royal Government of Bhutan’s response to COVID-19 through the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF).

Long before modern road networks connected the western and eastern regions of the country, generations of Bhutanese used the winding trails that cut across rugged terrains, deep valleys and mountain passes. These trails, covering some 400 kilometres, are believed to date back to the 16th and 17th century and even earlier.

The Management of Bhutan Tourism Corporation Limited has announced the closure of their head office and all its establishments from 27th March for an indefinite period. All its employees have been directed to work from home and take due precautions.

The Bangladesh Embassy in Thimphu observed the 49th Independence and National Day of the People's Republic of Bangladesh today.

The Bhutanese communities living in Australia contributes AUD 111,567.86 (over USD 62,200 amounting to over Nu 4.7 M) to His Majesty's Kidu fund for COVID-19, according to a press release.

The Gross National Happiness Commission (GNHC) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Bhutan signed a Grant Aid Agreement worth Nu 347.8 M for improving solid waste management project today.

The Health Ministry rolled out the preparedness plan for if the country enters the 'red zone' in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. The Health Minister at the press briefing today, shared the Ministry's plans including efforts to increase the strength of health workers and ensuring adequate medical supplies for all times to come.

The government’s decision to restrict the import of vegetables and fruits as a temporary measure to control COVID-19 triggered panic buying of vegetables at the Centenary Farmers Market (CFM) in Thimphu today.

The Technical Advisory Group of the Ministry of Health is studying whether to increase the quarantine period for COVID-19 or not. Bhutan is currently following the globally practised quarantine period of 14 days.