KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Health and Population has confirmed one more case of Covid-19 in Nepalgunj.

The infected is a 16-year-old teenager from the city.  Nepal's case count now stands at 102 with this confirmation, of which 74 are male and 28 women.

Two cases were reported on Thursday carrying the national tally to three digits for the first time.

Seventy-two people are currently receiving treatment for COVID-19 at various health facilities across the country — one in Dhangadhi, one in Bharatpur, 26 in Birgunj, 17 in Biratnagar, three in Rupandehi, and 24 in Nepalgunj. All the patients are reported to be in normal health condition.