Nepal on Friday reported 60 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the nationwide infection tally to 999,181.

Similarly, 50 people tested positive in a total of 2,075 antigen tests, according to the Health Ministry.

As of Friday, 5,917,650 PCR and 1,393,814 antigen tests have been carried out across the country.

A total of 1,752 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 12,016 since the pandemic began.

According to the ministry, 985,103 infected people have recovered from the disease so far; 126 of them in the last 24 hours. The number of active cases stands at 2,062

In the past 24 hours, 10 new infections were reported in Province 1, 38 in Bagmati, four in Gandaki, three in Lumbini, one in Karnali and four in Sudurpaschim.

Nepal on Thursday reported 75 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases. Similarly, 89 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases were recorded on Wednesday and 87 new PCR confirmed coronavirus cases were reported on Tuesday.