Nepal on Friday reported 529 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the nationwide infection tally to 989,350.

Similarly, 393 people tested positive in a total of 3,550 antigen tests, according to the Health Ministry.

As of Friday, 5,831,649 PCR and 1,294,736 antigen tests have been carried out across the country.

A total of 2,941 PCR tests were performed in the past 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry.

The country reported one Covid-19 related death in the last 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry. The countrywide death toll has reached 11,970 since the pandemic began.

According to the ministry, 971,620 infected people have recovered from the disease so far; 370 of them in the last 24 hours. The number of active cases stands at 5,760.

In the past 24 hours, 40 new infections were reported in Province 1, 17 in Madhes Province, 431 in Bagmati, 14 in Gandaki, 19 in Lumbini, four in Karnali and another four in Sudurpaschim.

Nepal on Thursday reported 494 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases. Similarly, 509 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases were recorded on Tuesday and 632 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases and one death were reported on Monday.

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