KATHMANDU, June 20 -- The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has clarified that no additional laboratories have been allowed to conduct PCR test of COVID-19 infection of those aspiring to go abroad.

Deputy Spokesperson of the MoHP Dr Samir Kumar Adhikari issued a statement on Saturday stating that the government has not allowed any other health facilities except all government laboratories and hospitals with a minimum of 100 beds and private A-class laboratories to conduct PCR tests for those travelling abroad.

Stating that a section of media outlets have reported that additional laboratories have been allowed to perform PCR tests of those planning to go abroad, he requested not to publish information that would put the public in ...