Dear Nepali citizens,

Today I am here to discuss not my health but public health. Right now, the entire world is
undergoing one of the most difficult stages in history due to the complex state of the Corona
virus epidemic. Most countries in the world have been plagued by the epidemic. Interestingly,
the direct impact of this transition has not yet been seen in our country, Nepal. But we are not in
a position to be relieved of this risk.

I have always put the health and safety of citizens at high priority. Concerned about the potential
risk of corona virus infection and its effects, I have been instructing from the beginning to work
out a clear action plan. The government has been making special preparations since its inception,
with a strategy of preventing infection in the country, raising awareness, monitoring and
managing quarantine and treating the infected. In this regard, all preparations been made for the
liberation and quarantine of students from neighboring China city of Wuhan, was also held under
my leadership.

Before going to the hospital for kidney transplantation for the second time, a high-level directive
committee headed by Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Ishwar Pokhrel had been
made to act in my absence, and I made arrangements for the policy leadership to solve the
problem. In addition, I made arrangements to implement the decisions made through the
implementation committee headed by the Chief Secretary. Through these mechanisms, the
government has been coordinating with the state government and the local level in a unified way.

Coping with epidemics is not easy. We need to change our behavior and routine for a while. It
can cause some discomfort in people's lives, affect our habits and daily behavior. But we have no
choice but to overcome a potential infection. Therefore, as the Prime Minister you trust, I urge
you -

 Pay proper attention to hygiene - Wash your hands frequently with soapy water and use a
sanitizer.
 Stay out of the crowd,
 Stay at home as much as possible,
 Don't store too much of the essentials,
 Don't be confused and influenced by rumors,
 Follow the advice of doctors, experts and technicians,
 Be patient and exercise patience, and
 Be careful but do not panic.

Everyone who has come to Nepal from an infected country should stay in the
quarantine house for at least 14 days to protect themselves, protect their families and
protect the community from infection. I believe that all the brothers and sisters will play
the role of responsible citizen in this difficult time.

The government will do all it can to prevent, control and treat the infection. For this, providing
services from hospitals across the country, provision of adequate medicines and equipment,
provision of necessary manpower has been given top priority. Arrangements have been made to
operate with high morale with proper encouragement to the manpower including doctors, nurses,
health workers and security agencies who are directly involved in this work.

Employees and service providers concerned will be encouraged to provide private sector
services that can be accessed via electronic means.

However, all government employees and even the private sector employees working in
essential services will attend to their offices as usual and perform regular chores.

Arrangements have been made to operate all types of vehicles, including private ones, for
the purpose of public service usage.

With the help of the private sector, arrangements have been made for regular supply of essential
consumer goods, including food grains. However, if anyone is involved in criminal activities
such as creating artificial scarcity, collecting and blackmailing, mixing food items while taking
advantage of the difficult times, I will make it clear that strict action will be taken according to
prevailing laws.

The Ministry of Finance is conducting a microscopic study of the impact this global pandemic
has had on the overall economy. By analyzing the impact on the economy and the impact it may
have, the government will soon launch appropriate programs to prevent contraction in the
economy. Entrepreneurs and laborers - Government is sensitive to the adversity that this
epidemic can create in all the traveling workers of the world and will have to address it.

Sisters and brothers,

There is also a compelling situation for some of the areas that you may need to take into
consideration in terms of your health and safety.

 All international airplanes arriving to Nepal will be suspended from 22 nd March until 31st
March.
 Compulsory health check-up will be arranged for all the passengers traveling through the
border. Necessary coordination will be made with neighboring countries in this regard.
  All services except the essential services as mentioned in the Nepal Gazette,
(government’s official journal), provided by public, community and private service
providers across the country in federal, state and local level, will be discontinued from
22nd March until 3rd April. See end of speech for the list of services.
 All types of long-haul passenger vehicles operating throughout Nepal have been banned
from 23rd March.
 Cinemas, etc., where people have a clutter, have been closed recently.
 Teaching and examinations of schools and universities have recently been postponed.
 Looking at the situation of the epidemic, further steps can be taken with the help of them.

The Nepalese Government is alert and sensitive to the inconveniences to Nepalese citizens and
other travelers in and out of the country through these arrangements. I want to assure you that the
government will strive to normalize people's lives by ending this uncomfortable situation at the
earliest.

The resolution proposed in the parliament and the unanimous resolution and the views expressed
in the all-party meeting have shown the feeling that the whole nation is united in resolving this
problem, which is a matter of great pleasure. In this campaign, I strongly urge all members of the
government, all associations of civil society and the media to express Nepali national sentiment
with mutual support.

A large number of Nepali sisters and brothers have been living outside the country. I know you
have some inconvenience due to the Corona virus epidemic. At this time, I urge you not to be
overly anxious and anxious to contact the diplomatic mission of the country where necessary.
Let us know if our mission can help you solve your problem.

Immediately after I was discharged from the hospital, I also addressed a video conference of the
governments and heads of nationals of South Asian nations organized by the Prime Minister of
India, Shri Narendra Modi. Nepal also promised to contribute to the joint fund, which was
challenged by the Indian Prime Minister to spend against the Corona virus epidemic. I will also
inform you of contributing Rs. 100 million to this fund so that the SAARC nation can be
adequately supported. We are committed to fighting this epidemic with mutual goodwill and
cooperation with our neighbors, regional friends and the international community.

With your help, we will be successful in protecting the general public from the potential
epidemic of the corona virus. I would like to thank you for all the kindness and support you have
received so far from the international community, including the private sector, the organization,
both neighbors and other friendly nations, for this purpose. I believe in the continued support
from neighbors and other friendly countries and well-wishers in the coming days.
I've heard people talk about my willpower and high morale as major factors in the rapid recovery
of kidney transplantation and treatment. I believe that our willpower, high morale and mutual
solidarity will play a decisive role in preventing, defeating and advancing the coronary virus
epidemic.

We firmly dealt with the devastating earthquake of 6 years and the devastation that followed. In
this difficult time, I believe that all the brothers and sisters will be fully supported and supported
with similar determination.

Thanks!

Essential services mentioned in Nepal Gazette:

1. Mail, wire or telephone service

2. Transportation services for transporting passengers or goods by water, land or air
3. Services related to the care, operation or repair of an airport or airplane
4. Services related to the transportation or disposal of goods at airports, railway stations or
government warehouses.
5. Print or government printing press service
6. Manufacture, dispose of, distribute, dispose of arms or other military equipment
7. Communication Services
8. Service related to internal security work
9. Drinking water management and distribution services
10. Services related to tourist accommodation, motels, hotels, restaurants and resorts
11. Services for the import, shipping, storage and distribution of petroleum products
12. Services for hospitals, health centers and pharmaceuticals and sales distribution
13. Services related to garbage collection, shipping, processing, excretion, site construction,
infrastructure construction and collection site management.
14. Banking service
15. Insurance Services
16. Electrical service
17. Services for the import, transportation, storage and distribution of daily consumables
(food, cinnamon, salt, oil).