Srinagar, 16 April :
With the detection of 14 new positive cases for Covid-19 in Kashmir
Valley, taking the total number of affected in the J&K to 314 on
Thursday.
“According to Kashmir News Bureau, J&K Spokesperson Rohit Kansal
said, 14 more positive cases are reported in Kashmir Valley, taking the
toll to 313 on Thursday.
“14 new cases- all from Kashmir Division. Total cases now 314. Jammu
Division-54 and Kashmir Division-260. Further details in daily
bulletin,” tweeted Rohit Kansal.
Out of 114 samples, 11 tested positive for covid19 in SKIMS, while 10
from Bandipora, 01 from Ganderbal district,” Skims official told KNB.
Meanwhile, Kashmir Valley has reported 260 cases while Jammu division
has reported 54 cases since the first case was reported on March 9. The
four persons have died due to COVID in Kashmir, one in Jammu and three
in Kashmir.
The total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir has now risen
to 313. While four patients have died in Jammu and Kashmir, 36
recovered.
Pertainently, Div Com Kashmir Pandurang K Pole said that Kashmir
division will continue to be under strict lockdown after April 20 and
would not be able to ease restrictions on public movement. (KNB)