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.