By TRN Online, Kathmandu, May 22: The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has confirmed 30 more COVID-19 cases today, taking the national tally to 487.

30 people from Nawalparasi (East), Nawalparasi, Chitwan, Kapilvastu and Sarlahi tested positive for the virus in Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test done at National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL), Kathmandu and Bharatpur Hospital, Chitwan, informed the ministry by issuing a press statement today.

A 45-year old patient of Binayi Triveni Rural Municipality of Nawalparasi (East), 75-year old male and 73-year old female of Bharatpur Metropolitan City-6, Kesarbagh of Chitwan, 33 and 35-year old men  and 15-year old female of Susta Rural Municipality-5 of Nawalparasi tested positive for the virus.

Likewise, the COVID-19 infection was detected in eight men aged 24, 25, 27, 29, 34, 36, 45 and 53 and an eight year old female of Mayadevi Rural Municipality and of Kapilvastu.

Also, 15 people of Gaudaita Municipality-8, 9, 11, 13 and 14 and Ramnagar Bahuarwa Rural Municipality-7 or Sarlahi district including 14 men aged 22, 22, 24, 25, 25, 27, 32, 34, 34, 35, 38, 38 and 38 and a 18-year old female were identified with COVID-19 infection.

Health condition of all patients is normal and they are in contact with health workers, the ministry said.