An 85-year-old man in Kathmandu died while undergoing treatment at a private hospital on Wednesday.

Public health experts warn health facilities could become coronavirus hotspots if the government fails to set up an infection control system.

A 49-day-old infant from Myagdi died while undergoing treatment at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in Maharajgunj, Kathmandu on Wednesday.

Public health experts have long suspected community transmission and have urged the government to acknowledge the fact and take adequate measures.

A 45-year-old man from Achham with diabetes was confirmed positive for Covid-19 after his death, ministry says.

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There were 50 cases in Bajura, highest for any district, while Kathmandu Valley confirmed 14 cases in the last 24 hours.

The council is planning to collect samples from 60 infected people for the study to determine the strain and properties of the virus found in Nepal.

With seven new vaccines introduced since 2004, the number of vaccines on the regular immunisation list reaches 12.

With nine cases reported in Rasuwa, the coronavirus has spread to all 77 districts of the country, Health Ministry says.

‘Testing people placed in quarantine only will not help contain the pandemic.’

Samples of an unidentified woman, who died on Thursday in Dang, tested positive for the coronavirus, Health Ministry says.

312 people have been discharged after full recovery in the last 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry.

Health officials are worried that this might increase deaths among mothers and their newborns.

Kailali records 103 infections in 24 hours, highest among the districts.

There are shortages of drugs for diseases like asthma and diabetes and those needed for intensive care.

A 45-year-old man from Dailekh died of the disease on Monday, said Health Ministry.

Doctors say fatalities will increase from seasonal diseases if not treated on time.

Palpa reported the highest 90 infections in the last 24 hours followed by Kailali with 58.

According to the Health Ministry, a 69-year-old man from Gulmi became the latest fatality due to the disease.