NTB Rules for Self-quarantine

The world has already lost around more than fifteen thousand people from COVID-19. On March 23, 2020, Nepal reported another case of a girl who tested positive for COVID-19 after traveling from France. She is traveling from France. People in Nepal are too afraid of this virus, and the government is implementing new rules and regulations. Various organizations are conducting different types of awareness programs. The Nepal Tourism Board is also spreading awareness programs to members of the travel industry. Like other Magic Himalaya Treks, the Nepal Tourism Board also encourages participation. NTB rules for self-quarantine are very helpful for people to know about self-quarantine. They mention the rules and guidelines provided by the National Health Emergency Operation Center. Self-quarantine of the guests as a precaution against the spread of Covid-19.

Here are the NTB rules for self-quarantine:

1. The self-quarantined guest should stay in a well-ventilated single room. If it is not possible for a single room, the guest must maintain a distance of at least 1 m from the other person sleeping in a separate bed.
2. They must use a separate bathroom if available. If not, the bathroom and toilet surfaces used by the guest must be cleaned and disinfected after use.
3. The guest should clean the room on their own.
4. The movement of the guest within the hotel should be limited. It should ensure that the shared spaces are well ventilated and cleaned regularly.
5. Any activities of the guest outside of the hotel must be restricted except for getting medical care. The guest must not go to any public areas and should not be allowed to use public transportation.
6. The guests must be provided with clean water, soap, hand sanitizer, and other items needed for basic hygiene by the hotel on a regular basis.
7.  The items used by the guests, such as dishes, drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils, towels, bedding, or other items, must be collected separately and washed thoroughly with soap and water.

Few More Quarantine Rules

1. While interacting with the guests, all the staff of the hotel must maintain a distance of at least 1 m (3 ft) and should compulsorily wear a mask and full-body covering clothes. It is mandatory for the guests to use a face mask while interacting with hotel staff or visiting a health care provider.
2. The used tissues, masks and other waste generated from the room of the quarantined guests should be handled with utmost precautions. The cleaning staff must use masks, gloves, and full-body covering clothes while handling the waste generated from the room of the guests.
3. The guests must follow the instructions provided by the Ministry of Health and Population Authorities of Nepal and extend all needful cooperation.
4. Hotel staff must ensure that the guests take a record of the body temperature once a day as per the self-monitoring form and provide a health status update as instructed for 14 days to the concerned authority.
5. The guest must follow the instructions provided by the authorities of the Ministry of Health and Population (MOPH) of the Nepal Government in case of any medical problem and other issues.
6. The guest will not travel outside the quarantine location without prior permission from the authorities of MOHP.

NOTE:

This Guideline is based on the self-quarantine guideline developed by the National Health Emergency Operation Center (NHEOC), Nepal

In case of emergency, you can contact the following address:

1. Health Emergency Operation Centre

Phone: 01-4250845,

Fax: 01-4250842,

E-mail: heocmohp@gmail.com,

Web: heoc.mohp.gov.np,

fb: fb.com/HEOC

• Epidemiology and diseases control division

Phone: 01-4255796,

Fax: 01-4100266,

E-mail: ewarseded@gmail.com,

Web: edcd.gov.np,

FB: fb.com/edcdnepal

• COVID-19 Hotline

Get your queries answered from 8 AM to 8 PM

Call: 9851255839,

9851255837, 9851255834