Mubashir Bukhari
Srinagar (NVI): Five more people have tested positive for novel coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir, as the total number of positive cases in the Union Territory reached 75 today.
“75 COVID19 cases have been reported in Jammu & Kashmir, with 5 cases being reported today out of which 70 are active. Four of the new cases are from Kashmir while one came into light in Jammu,” J&K government spokesperson, Rohit Kansal said.
Kashmir now has 57 positive cases while Jammu has 18 COVID-19 patients.
Till yesterday, the government has placed 1,70,677 persons under observation. “Of them, 10,694 are in-home quarantine, 622 in hospital quarantine, 4,109 in-home surveillance.
Meanwhile, in case of any emergency, people can avail free ambulance services 24×7 at their doorsteps by calling on toll-free No- 108. Pregnant women and sick infants can avail free ambulance services by dialing toll-free No- 102.
Furthermore, a 24×7 toll-free national helpline number 1075 has been activated for support, guidance, and response to health-related queries on novel coronavirus disease. The government of Jammu and Kashmir has also set up helpline numbers in this regard: 0191-2549676 (UT level Cell for J&K), 0191-2520982, 0191-2674444, 0191-2674115 (For Jammu Division), 0194-2440283 and 0194-2430581 (For Kashmir Division).
According to the advisory, people are advised to remain calm & not to panic as the prevention, containment and management of COVID-19 in the UT are being monitored at the highest level and necessary action to protect and safeguard the lives of people have been taken by the Government. “The Government has undertaken aggressive contact tracing and testing campaign that is why surge has been found in the number of confirmed positive cases,” the advisory reads.
People have been 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.
The general public has been advised to avoid unnecessary visits to hospitals, in case anyone develops a fever, cough and difficulty in breathing, seek medical advice promptly by calling on COVID-19 helpline numbers so that they can be provided correct medical advice and directed to the right health facility, if needed.
“People must take basic precautions for personal hygiene; frequent hand washing with soap & water, and observing coughing & sneezing etiquettes,” the Government advisory added.
