Currently, Bhutan is closed and tourists are not allowed to get into Bhutan. Until further notice, this travel restriction is for all incoming tourists. The pandemic situation is being closely monitored within and beyond Bhutan. As the global situation unfolds Updates will be provided progressively.
Bhutan Covid update
India sent 150,000 doses of Covid-shield vaccines to Bhutan on 20 January 2021. The vaccine was India’s gift to its South Asian counterpart, and it was just four days after India’s own massive rollout of the vaccine. The vaccine was brought by AN32 which landed at Paro International Airport in Bhutan. Prime Minister Dr. Lotay Tshering, the health minister Dechen Wangmo, Foreign secretary Kinga Singye and a few other senior officials received the vaccine package. the Serum Institute of India manufactured the Oxford-Astra Zeneca vaccine. It was handed by the friendly neighbor the Ambassador of India to Bhutan, Her Excellency Ruchira Kamboj and the embassy officials to Bhutan. The Indian government has confirmed to cover the two doses requirement of Bhutan’s target population of slightly over 533,500. The Indian government has also pledged to deliver the remaining consignments soon. Bhutan is aiming to vaccinate all the population at the same time. Bhutan will carry out a nationwide vaccination program When sufficient doses are available. Meanwhile, various district’s lockdown is being eased inside ‘the land of thunder dragon’ Bhutan. The government is frequently monitoring the pandemic situation of the kingdom.