Nepal has reported fifth COVID-19 fatality. According to the Ministry of Health and Population a 56 year old man died of corona virus from Lalitpur district. <br />'' <br />'' The ministry spokesperson said 156 more persons tested positive today for COVID-19 taking total number to 1042. This is the highest number of positive cases reported in a single day. <br />'' <br />'' There is a sudden increase in COVID-19 cases in Nepal. In last four days more than 400 persons diagnosed with corona virus. There are now 850 active cases, while 187 people have been recovered. <br />'' <br />'' Five persons have died of COVID-19 so far. Out of 77 districts 51 have reported corona virus infection. Province 1, 2 and 5 are the most affected by the COVID-19. Province 2 reported maximum 415 cases followed by Province 5 with 369 cases and Province 1 having 129 cases.<br />''