COVID 19 Sitrep 47

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Seroprevelance study finds 68.6% of Nepali population has COVID-19 antibodies, remaining below the threshold of herd immunity as the festival season will begin in the coming weeks.
  • Over 5 million people have now been fully vaccinated across Nepal. Procurement of vaccines and accelerating vaccination efforts remains a top priority.
  • Renewed focus on addressing the socioeconomic and other secondary impacts of the pandemic, which are major drivers of need and deprivation, particularly among vulnerable groups.
  • An action plan for school re-opening has been issued according to different phases of the new “smart lockdown” policy.