Dr. Bikash Devkota, Speaker for the Ministry of Health and Population appeared on Facebook Live for the day’s media briefing. Here are a few updates:
Total no. of tests done in Nepal: 84,991 (PCR: 22,664 + RDT: 62,327)
No. of tests in last 24 hours: 3,332
Tests outside Kathmandu: Dharan, Pokhara, Hetauda, Janakpur, Surkhet, Dhangadi, Dhulikhel, Bharatpur, Nepalgunj, Bhairawaha (PCR Tests)
Rapid Diagnostic Tests: 62,327 (RDT Started in every districts)
(Swab samples of individuals who have tested positive in RDT is sent for PCR test )
No. of people in isolation: 272
Inside Valley: 6
Outside valley: 266
(On suspicion of coronavirus, tests either yet to be done, or results are awaited)
Contact Tracing: On going
No. of cases: 246 (211 active, 35 recovery)
New cases: 3
All cases normal
Mobile App: As per the mobile app and website of MOHP covid19.mohp.gov.np launched by MoHP, HamroSwasthya mobile app
Self-evaluation: 36,465
Red Zone: 359
Disclaimer: All information relayed as said by the spokesperson of MoHP.
