Nepal on Tuesday reported 560 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the nationwide infection tally to 991,185.

Similarly, 530 people tested positive in a total of 3,342 antigen tests, according to the Health Ministry.

As of Tuesday, 5,841,451 PCR and 1,305,056 antigen tests have been carried out across the country.

A total of 2,958 PCR tests were performed in the past 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry.

The country reported two Covid-19 related deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry. The countrywide death toll has reached 11,974 since the pandemic began.

According to the ministry, 973,405 infected people have recovered from the disease so far; 438 of them in the last 24 hours. The number of active cases stands at 5,806.

In the past 24 hours, 45 new infections were reported in Province 1, nine in Madhes Province, 434 in Bagmati, five in Gandaki, 37 in Lumbini, four in Karnali and 26 in Sudurpaschim.

Nepal on Monday reported 498 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases. Similarly, 451 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases and one death were recorded on Sunday and 326 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases and one death were reported on Saturday.