Coronavirus positive cases climb to 314 in J&K

The total toll of positive Corona Virus cases climbed to 314 as 14 new positive cases, all from Kashmir division, have been reported today from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. J&K Government spokesman, Rohit Kansal has said, out of 314 positive cases, 272 are Active Positive, 38 have recovered and 04 have died. Furthermore, till date 58, 076 travellers and persons in contact with suspected cases have been put under surveillance which include 7463 persons in home quarantine including facilities operated by government, 265 in Hospital Quarantine, 272 in hospital isolation and 29, 366 under home surveillance. Besides, 20, 706 persons have completed their surveillance period, said Kansal. Moreover, in a positive development, 02 more COVID-19 patients



have recovered and discharged today 

from SKIMS, Soura. Till date 5366 samples have tested as negative disclosed Kansal.

The Healthcare workers including doctors, nurses, allied & healthcare professionals, are rendering their services tirelessly to provide care and medical/clinical support in this situation of crisis. Similarly, sanitary workers and police personnel are also doing selfless service and playing critical roles in addressing the challenge of COVID-19. The restrictions have been tightened in red zones and all entry and exit points have been sealed. Only those with valid red zone passes are being allowed to move alongwith essential services after proper fumigation of vehicles and safety of personnel.