Nepal reports record high COVID-19 cases in second consecutive day

KATHMANDU, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- The Nepali government on Friday reported record high COVID-19 cases in the second consecutive day as the country confirmed 1,354 new cases.

"With the addition of 1,354 new cases in the last 24 hours, the total COVID-19 cases in Nepal reached 44,236," said Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson at the Ministry of Health and Population at a press conference.