KATHMANDU: Seventy-two new cases on Monday morning has taken the total COVID-19 count in the country to 675, stated the Ministry of Health and Population.
The new infections have been confirmed through tests carried out at National Public Health Laboratory, Kathmandu; BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan; Rapti Academy of Health Sciences, Dang; Vector Borne Disease Research and Training Centre, Hetauda; Bheri Hospital, Nepalgunj; Provincial Hospital and Regional Veterinary Laboratory, both in Surkhet.
Details of the newly infected persons are as follows:
| District | Number of Cases | Age-Group | Sex |
| Dhanusha | 3 | 30-45 | Males |
| Kapilvastu | 3 | 19-23 | Males |
| Kathmandu | 3 | 27-37 | Males |
| Bara | 23 | 18-50 | Males |
| Rautahat | 26 | 18-53 | Males |
| Saptari | 2 | 22-34 | Males |
| Bardiya | 1 | 25 | Males |
| Banke | 4 | 16-24 | Males |
| Dailekh | 7 | 15-29 | 6 Males, 1 Female |
Among the infected, three are from within Kathmandu Valley — all males, from wards 3 and 6 of Tokha Municipality and Budhanilakatha Municipality-3.
As per current information, the infected persons have come in contact with health personnel.
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