Urgent Notice: Thimphu Lockdown

This is to inform the public that Thimphu Thromde will be under lockdown with immediate effect. All are requested to stay home. All offices, institutions and business entities shall remain closed until further notice.

While all outbound travellers will be stopped, only emergencies and essential incoming movements into Thimphu will be considered.

A 25-year-old female, who visited the flu clinic at JDWNRH with symptoms, tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday. It was reconfirmed early today.

Health ministry is conductiong intensive contact tracing. The lockdown of the Thimphu Thromde will enable health officials to trace and test all possible contacts.

A primary contact had also travelled to Trongsa with multiple stops on the way. While all contacts have been identified, we urge people in Hongtsho, Thinleygang, Wangduephodrang, Phobjokha, Pelela and Trongsa to stay vigilant and refrain from moving out of their homes.

Depending on the degree of transmission, relaxations will be initiated over the coming days. We will keep you informed of critical developments. Please maintain public health protocols and stay indoor.