By TRN Online, Kathmandu, May 18: Family members of 29-year old female who lost her life to COVID-19 in Nepal on May 16, have tested negative for the virus in PCR test.

Dr Ramesh Makaju, administrative director of Dhulikhel Hospital said that the deceased's family, along with the 13-days old newborn tested negative for COVID-19.

Right after the 29-year old postpartum female died, swab samples of her husband, mother, sister and the newborn was collected for PCR test.

Although the family members have tested negative for the virus, discussions are being held to keep them in quarantine for 14 days.

"They will be quarantined for 14 days in coordination with Kavrepalanchowk District Administration Office and Sindhupalchowk administration," informed Dr Narendra Kumar Jha, chief of District Health Office, Kavre.

Dr Makaju further informed that swab samples of four health workers including a doctor who had come in direct contact with the deceased would be collected for PCR test after five days.

"If the test is performed immediately, chances are high for them to test negative for COVID-19. Thus, we have decided to conduct the PCR test after five days," said Dr Makaju.