Two cases of swine flu were reported in the Nepalese capital, the local media reported yesterday.
The H1N1 strain was detected in throat swabs conducted in Kathmandu by the National Public Health Laboratory, the Kantipur newspaper quoted a lab technician saying.
The source who spoke on condition of anonymity said the government was keeping the information concealed to prevent public panic.
On Friday, the government issued a notice telling people to get tested if they were suffering from breathing difficulties.
In neighbouring India, more than 700 people have been diagnosed with the virus.
