Nepal on Sunday reported 18 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the nationwide infection tally to 979,362.

Similarly, five people tested positive in a total of 773 antigen tests, according to the Health Ministry.

As of Sunday, 5,741,101 PCR and 1,216,302 antigen tests have been carried out across the country.

A total of 1,254 PCR tests were performed in the past 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry.

The country did not report any Covid-19 related death in the last 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry. The countrywide death toll has reached 11,952 since the pandemic began.

According to the ministry, 967,300 infected people have recovered from the disease so far; 12 of them in the last 24 hours. The number of active cases stands at 110.

In the past 24 hours, 13 new infections were recorded in Bagmati, two each in Karnali and Sudurpaschim, and one in Gandaki.

Nepal on Saturday reported 11 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases. Similarly, 24 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases were recorded on Friday and 12 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases were reported on Thursday.