March 31: The number of coronavirus infection has increased on Friday as well. The Ministry of Health and Population shared that it recorded a total 142 new cases of infection out of tests conducted among 1,079 people.    
On March 30, the number of infection was 42 while on March 29, it was 34; on March 28, it was 24; and on March 27, it was 69.    
With the rise in number of coronavirus infection, the number of active cases has also increased, thereby reaching 163.    
Director at the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division, Dr Chuman Lal Das, said as the coronavirus infection is increasing in India, it had a direct impact on Nepal because of the open border. The infected people have entered Nepal which contributed to coronavirus surge in Nepal too, he added.    
The ministry has directed one and all to take booster dose for the prevention and control of coronavirus. The campaign of booster dose is underway in the Kathmandu Valley now. -- RSS