Nepal on Sunday reported 89 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the nationwide infection tally to 998,743.

Similarly, 15 people tested positive in a total of 1,995 antigen tests, according to the Health Ministry.

As of Sunday, 5,908,369 PCR and 1,381,376 antigen tests have been carried out across the country.

A total of 1,592 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 12,014 since the pandemic began.

According to the ministry, 984,413 infected people have recovered from the disease so far; 201 of them in the last 24 hours. The number of active cases stands at 2,316.

In the past 24 hours, three new infections were reported in Province 1, three in Madhesh Province, 64 in Bagmati, 15 in Gandaki, two in Lumbini and two in Sudurpaschim.

Nepal on Saturday reported 112 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases. Similarly, 110 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases and two deaths were recorded on Friday and 137 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases were reported on Thursday.