The national active Covid-19 caseload of Nepal has reached 21, on Saturday as three persons tested positive for the infection in past 24 hours.

The nationwide COVID-19 infection tally remains at 1,001,020 while the death toll remains at 12,020 as one fatality was recorded today.

Meanwhile, the total coronavirus recoveries stand at 988,979 with two discharges logged today.

As per the latest data provided by the health ministry, a total of 555 PCR tests were conducted in the last 24 hours while no antigen tests have been performed during the same time.

With this, a total of 5,992,656 PCR tests have been carried out till date.

Nepal's Covid-19 recovery rate stands at 98.8%, while the fatality rate stands at 1.2%.

Currently, there are no individuals in any quarantine facilities across Nepal.