Speaking at the briefing, Dr Devkota informed that 5184 PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) tests have been run in the country till date, under which 795 samples of throat swab were tested in the last 24 hours.

With 628 tests being conducted in the last 24 hours; in total, 4020 tests have been conducted at the Teku-based National Public Health Laboratory until today.

Meanwhile, 1164 PCR tests have been conducted outside the valley. An additional 168 tests in the last 24 hours have been confirmed.