Nepal’s COVID-19 cases near 50

KATHMANDU, April 23: Health and Population Ministry has confirmed another positive case Thursday evening taking Nepal’s total cases to 48.

According to Health and Population Ministry, a 26-year-old male has tested positive for the virus. He is from Bhojpur district.

The ministry had earlier confirmed two positive case, a 55-year-old female from Bhulke of Triyuga Municipality-3 and a 14-year-old male from Janakpur.

Of the total infected, ten have recovered and returned home. A 50-year-old female from Kailali and a 58-year-old male and an 81-year-old female from Sun City Apartment of Pepsicola were discharged from the hospital after receiving treatment.