Jammu and Kashmir reported slight dip in number of fresh covid-19 cases as 3027 persons were confirmed to have contracted the infection while 60 more people succumbed to the pestilence in the last 24 hours, officials said on Friday.
They said that Jammu district received 1511 fresh cases while 1516 were confirmed from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 233763.
Providing district wise details, they said, Srinagar reported 379 cases, lowest in 20 days for the summer capital of J&K, Baramulla 124, Budgam 308, Pulwama 167, Kupwara 140, Anantnag 97, Bandipora 100,
Ganderbal 98, Kulgam 72, Shopian 31, Jammu 534, Udhampur 221, Rajouri 138, Doda 40, Kathua 197,
Samba 154, Kishtwar 48, Poonch 61, Ramban 52 and Reasi 66.
Regarding fresh fatalities, the officials told that 39 were reported from Jammu and 21 from Kashmir Valley, taking the total count of those who succumbed to the virus so far to 2967—1332 in Jammu and 1635 in Kashmir.
Moreover, they said, 3814 more COVID-19 patients have recovered in last 24 hours—1063 from Jammu Division and 2751 from Kashmir. There are 52848 active positive cases—18946 in Jammu and 33902 in Kashmir, they added.
A number of fresh cases were confirmed at diagnostic laboratories GMC Anantnag and include male (37) from Lithumatlo Ang, female (78) from Seer Hamadan, male (46) from Anantnag, male (51) from Old Mattan Chowk, male (21) from Malaknag, male (47) from Mattan Chowk Ang, male (NA) from Natipora Ang, female (35) from Roohu Ang, male (28) from Mir Danter, female (50) from Dabruna, male (55) from Sarnal Bala, male (28) from Bijbehara Near Police Station, male (19) from SICOP Bij, male (65) from Pazalpora Bij, two females (57, 55) from Soaf, female (26) from Nagam, male (62) from Watnard, female (21) from Chontipora Verinag, male (25) from Arabal Dooru, two males (50, 43) from Verinag, female (15) and male (36) from Dooru, male (29) from Hiller Qzd, male (45) from Mandipora, male (45) from Achabal, female (38) from Phc Brakpora, male (52) from Kaddar, female (38) from KB Pora, female (33) from HM Guri, male (33) from Yarikhah, male (18) from Pazipora, five males (50, 60, 25, 17, 19) from Khull.
Meanwhile, Since the outbreak of 2nd wave of Coronavirus, J&K Police has enhanced its efforts to sensitise the masses about controlling the highly contagious Coronavirus. Slew of measures including restrictions u/s 144 have been put into place to contain the spread of Covid-19.
In view of the record surge in daily cases across the Kashmir Valley, Police also enhanced the efforts to implement the Covid-19 guidelines/SOPs/restrictions strictly throughout the valley. During last 24hrs, Police has arrested 121 persons, lodged 74 FIRs and also realized fine to the tune of ₹56,210/- from 407 people for violating the guidelines/rules throughout Kashmir valley.
To ensure strict implementation of Corona Curfew and adhering of guidelines issued by Govt in view of Covid19 Pandemic, today SSP Bandipora Shri Mohammad Zahid-JKPS accompanied by DySP Hqrs Bandipora and other officers visited various places/markets of Bandipora and reviewed law & order, security forces deployment arrangements.
The special drive against the violators of Covid-19 guidelines/rules continued throughout all the districts of Kashmir Valley to ensure that people adhere to SOPs/ guidelines envisaged by government to curb COVID-19 pandemic.
Community members are once again requested to cooperate with the Police in containing the spread of Coronavirus by following the SOPs/ guidelines/ protocols for the safety of the people. The special drive shall remain continue throughout the districts of Kashmir Valley to strengthen the safety measures.
