Kathmandu, Jul 27 (PTI) Nepal on Monday reported 139 new COVID-19 cases, taking the country's total count to 18,752.

Following their recovery, 626 people have been discharged in the past day.

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In total, 13,754 people have recovered so far, the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) said.

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According to the latest data from the ministry, there are currently 4,950 active COVID-19 patients undergoing treatment at different health facilities across Nepal.

After the death of three more COVID-19 patients, the toll has reached 48, the ministry said.

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