36 more test positive, Nepal’s COVID-19 cases reach 584

KATHMANDU, May 23: The Ministry of Health and Population confirmed 36 more infections as Nepal’s total COVID-19 cases climbed to 584 on Saturday.

According to ministry Spokesperson Bikas Devkota, 27 people in Banke, four in Baitadi, three in Surkhet and one each Bardiya and Jhapa have tested positive for the virus.

The ministry, earlier today, had confirmed 32 infections.

Three people have died of virus in Nepal.