Nepal's coronavirus cases cross 17,000-mark

Nepal's coronavirus tally crossed the 17,000-mark on Tuesday with the detection of 116 new cases in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said.

The virus has so far claimed 38 lives in the country.

"With the detection of the 116 new cases, the total COVID-19 tally now stands at 17,061," health ministry spokesperson Jageshwo Gautam told reporters here.

While 6,695 patients are currently undergoing treatment in various health facilities across the country, 10,328 have recovered, he said.

The health authorities have conducted 2,93,739 coronavirus tests, including 4,361 in the last 24 hours, Gautam said. 

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