Nepal on Tuesday reported 343 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the nationwide infection tally to 995,989.

Similarly, 291 people tested positive in a total of 2,192 antigen tests, according to the Health Ministry.

As of Tuesday, 5,876,553 PCR and 1,340,865 antigen tests have been carried out across the country.

A total of 2,757 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 11,994 since the pandemic began.

According to the ministry, 979,774 infected people have recovered from the disease so far; 417 of them in the last 24 hours. The number of active cases stands at 4,221.

In the past 24 hours, 34 new infections were reported in Province 1, three in Madhes Province, 262 in Bagmati, 13 in Gandaki, 12 in Lumbini and 19 in Sudurpaschim.

Nepal on Monday reported 405 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases and one death. Similarly, 202 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases were recorded on Sunday and 180 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases and two deaths were reported on Saturday.