Civil servants asked to be more vigilant for controlling COVID-19

Kathmandu, Apr 8

The government has issued a directive for the civil servants to apply the required activism to make the lockdown more effective and support in containing the spread of COVID-19.

The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration had sought the help from the government staffers as per a Cabinet-level decision made on Wednesday, in making the lockdown effective in the area of their deployment and residence.

It has directed the civil servants to be vigilant and help in controlling the public activities during the restriction period.

"If you find any individual who has come from the COVID-19 affected country or area moving unnecessary in your locality, request him/her to stay in quarantine and report it to the respective ward office if the person does not listen to you," read the directive.

The ministry has also asked the staff to inform the District Administrative Office and District Police Office about such individuals.

Civil servants has the duty of informing the CDO, local body, police or district level office of the Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection in case of unnatural price hike of foods and daily commodities.

The civil servants should be in regular contact with their immediate seniors and perform their job from their home as far as applicable.

They also have duty to support the government agencies and local bodies in data collection and relief distribution.

"You should request people not to come out of their houses unnecessarily and promote the use of mask while going out, and maintaining social distance. If anyone defies these cautionary measures, inform the nearest police office or the local body," directed the MoFAGA.

The civil servants should also monitor whether the groceries and other shops of daily utilities are maintaining the social distancing and request in case of no compliance.

Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 9 April 2020.