Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population on Friday confirmed the fourth case of COVID-19 in the country.
"The fourth person contracting Coronavirus infection has been detected in Dhangadhi City of Kailali district. The 34-year-old male is getting treatment at Seti Provincial Hospital and is normal. He had a travel history to Dubai," Bikas Devkota, one of the spokespersons at the ministry confirmed ANI.
With the confirmation of the latest case Nepal now has 3 active cases and one cured case.
"This is the first case that has been recorded outside Kathmandu," Devkota added. The previous three cases were reported inside Kathmandu valley.
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