COVID-19 pandemic caseload nears one thousand mark in State-1

Kathmandu - The caseload of COVID-19 pandemic has neared one thousand mark in State-1. As of Friday afternoon, the number of cases has reached 848- 714 male and 134 female. Just a week ago on July 17, there were 774 cases. 74 cases were seen in a week and experts predict one thousand mark is nearing. ''We are just behind 152 cases to reach one thousand'', said Dr. Ashok Aiyar, the deputy spokesperson at Dharan-based B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences.

He added, ''Given the previous incensement trend and the end of strict lockdown, it is likely that one thousand mark is close.'' Dr. Air said now it is up to individuals to avoid possible transmission by maintaining physical distance and undergoing strict sanitization measures. As of Friday afternoon, according to the Corona Information Desk of The State-1 Government, 723 patients hav recovered from the pandemic in the state. Of them, 605 are male and 118 are female.