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Covid-19: 7 more test positive, total cases 62

KT NEWS SERVICE. Dated: 4/2/2020 12:57:22 AM

8 villages in Udhampur declared red zones

JAMMU, Apr 1: The total number of coronavirus positive cases in J&K jumped further to 62 while raising fears of community transmission on Wednesday.
Seven more patients have tested positive for the Coronavirus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 62, the official spokesman said.
“#COVID19 cases have risen to 62 in Jammu & Kashmir out which 58 are active cases. While 58 of the active cases have been reported in Kashmir division, 10 are in Jammu. 17041 people are under active surveillance,” news agency ANI quoted Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary (Planning), J&K Administration as saying.
COVID19 cases have risen to 62 in Jammu & Kashmir out which 58 are active cases. While 58 of the active cases have been reported in Kashmir division, 10 are in Jammu. 17041 people are under active surveillance: Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary (Planning), J&K Administration said.
As of now, J&K has reported 62 cases, of which two persons have died while two have recovered. As many as 50 cases have been reported in the Kashmir division while twelve cases were reported from Jammu.
Eight villages in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur have been declared as red zones after it was found that 10 people from the district had attended the Tablighi Jamaat religious congregation in Delhi's Nizamuddin, officials said on Wednesday.
They have been traced and sent to quarantine, officials said, adding that two of them have tested positive for COVID-19.
"After some people tested positive, Megani area and its surrounding villages have been declared as red zones," District Magistrate of Udhampur, Piyush Singla said.
The villages include Kotli Paie, Chopra Shop, Rehambal, Megiyot, Rakh Sansu, More Duggar, Padam and Jib, he said.
"The entire area has been sealed and people have been asked not to make any movement," he said.
Singla said nearly 100 health professionals have been sent to the area to trace those who may have come in contact with the ten people so that necessary action can be taken.
Udhampur district has been completely sealed and all entry and exit points have been blocked as per the directions, he said, adding only vehicles of essential services and some vehicles of SRTC will be allowed on the highway.
As per Media Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (Covid-19), In Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir till date 11,644 no. of travellers and persons in contact with suspected / positive cases have been put under surveillance out of which 355 are in Hospital Isolation & Hospital Quarantine. 722 samples have been sent for testing, 659 negative, 48 (Forty Eight) tested positive (44 Active Positive, 02 recovered, 02 Deaths), 15 reports awaited. 10 new positive cases have been reported today, 3 from Jammu Division & 07 from Kashmir Division (30 March, 2020; 7:00 PM).
Globally, COVID-19 has impacted several lives and is steadily increasing its reach. Government is taking necessary measures including imposition of lockdown to contain the spread of the virus to protect and safeguard the lives of people and it is therefore critical for each one of us to follow the advisories and take necessary precautions to break the chain of transmission of the disease.
People are requested to stay indoors, strictly implement social distancing measures, disclose recent travel history to covid-19 affected countries / areas and report any contact with positive cases voluntarily.
General public is advised to avoid unnecessary visit to hospitals, in case anyone develops fever, cough and difficulty in breathing, seek medical advice promptly. People should call on Covid-19 helpline No.s so that they can be provided correct medical advice and directed to the right health facility, if needed.
In case of any emergency people can avail free ambulance services 24x7 at their door steps by calling on toll free No. 108. Pregnant women and sick infants can avail free ambulance services by dialling toll free No. 102.
Toll free national helpline number 1075. J&K Covid-19 Helpline No.s 0191-2549676 (UT level Cell), 0191-2520982, 0191-2674444, 0191-2674115 (For Jammu Division), 0194-2440283 & 0194-2430581 (For Kashmir Division) for support, guidance, and response to health related queries on Novel Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19).
Public in general is therefore advised to avoid un-necessary travel; avoid crowded places and large gatherings, do not spit in public. People must take basic precautions for personal hygiene; frequent hand washing with soap & water; and observing coughing & sneezing etiquettes. 8. People are urged to rely only on the information released by the government in this regard through the daily media bulletin to print & electronic media. People are advised to refrain from spreading rumours and pay no heed to them at the same time.