Nepal reports 8,777 new COVID-19 cases, caseload reaches 394,667

Nepal on Sunday reported 8,777 cases of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the nationwide caseload to 3,94,667.

As many as 52 people succumbed to Covid-19 in the past 24 hours, The Himalayan Times reported.

With the latest additions, the countrywide Covid-19 mortality toll stands at 3,720.

The capital city recorded 3,161 infections, Lalitpur 533 cases, and Bhaktapur 504 cases today, taking the valley's total 24-hour figure to 4,198.

Both new infections and deaths have risen sharply after Nepal logged Covid-19 cases in four digits on April 18.

Meanwhile, Kathmandu recorded 3,161 infections, Lalitpur 533 cases, and Bhaktapur 504 cases today, taking the valley's total 24-hour figure to 4,198.

( With inputs from ANI )