Butwal, Nepal, May 1, 2020: Total numbers of corona virus (COVID-19) positive cases have jumped to 59 with two new cases identified in Rupandehi and Banke districts on Friday. 

A 25-year-old male from Rupandehi district and another 60-year-old male from Nepalgunj of Banke district have tested positive for COVID-19.

According to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), health condition of both COVID-19 positive patients is normal.

Among the total 59 COVID-19 positive cases, 16 have already been discharged after full recovery.