Nepal on Sunday reported 20 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the nationwide infection tally to 979,382.

Similarly, eight people tested positive in a total of 2,052 antigen tests, according to the Health Ministry.

As of Sunday, 5,742,963 PCR and 1,218,354 antigen tests have been carried out across the country.

A total of 1,862 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, 967,310 infected people have recovered from the disease so far; 10 of them in the last 24 hours. The number of active cases stands at 120.

In the past 24 hours, 17 new infections were recorded in Bagmati, one each in province 1, Madhesh, and Gandaki.

Nepal on Sunday reported 18 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases. Similarly, 11 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases were recorded on Saturday and 24 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases were reported on Friday. 

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