Nepal’s Covid-19 tally hits 51 with two new cases

A computer rendering of the surface of SARS-CoV-2, the virus strain that causes COVID-19. Photo Courtesy: CDC

Kathmandu, April 26

The Ministry of Health and Population says two new coronavirus positive cases have been confirmed in Nepal. With this, the number of coronavirus positive cases has reached 51.

Two men of Birgunj, both aged 50, tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday, according to the ministry’s joint spokesperson Samir Kumar Adhikari says.

After the confirmation of infection, both have been isolated at Narayani Sub-regional Hospital in Birgunj. Their health condition is normal as of now.

Meanwhile, 12 of the infected in Nepal have already achieved recovery, according to the ministry. It means there are 39 active cases in the country.