Nepal on Saturday reported 65 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the nationwide infection tally to 996,670.

Similarly, 108 people tested positive in a total of 2,196 antigen tests, according to the Health Ministry.

As of Saturday, 5,882,671 PCR and 1,350,232 antigen tests have been carried out across the country.

A total of 643 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 11,999 since the pandemic began.

According to the ministry, 981,059 infected people have recovered from the disease so far; 396 of them in the last 24 hours. The number of active cases stands at 3,612.

In the past 24 hours, seven new infections were reported in Province 1, two in Madhes Province, 39 in Bagmati, six in Gandaki, four in Lumbini, two in Karnali and five in Sudurpaschim.

Nepal on Friday reported 163 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases and one death. Similarly, 211 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases and three deaths were recorded on Thursday and 242 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases and one death were reported on Wednesday.

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