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.