KATHMANDU, Sept 6: Lawmaker Prem Suwal has been diagnosed with novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Suwal told Republica that he is in home isolation from Saturday after he tested positive for the virus. Earlier, his nasal swab sample was collected and sent for COVID-19 which came positive.  

Suwal said that he has not developed any coronavirus-like symptoms as of today. He underwent PCR test for COVID-19 after his friend contracted COVID-19. Suwal has been avoiding public functions for the past two weeks.

Suwal is a member of the House of Representatives, the lower house of federal parliament, representing Nepal Workers Peasants Party. He is also the secretary of his party. 

 
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