KATHMANDU, June 4: Three individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sudurpaschim Province within the past 24 hours. The cases were confirmed during border screening, according to data released on Wednesday afternoon by the Provincial Health Emergency Operations Centre.
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All three cases were identified at the Gauriphanta border crossing in Kailali district.
In light of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in India, Nepal has stepped up health and security measures at its border checkpoints.
