J&K: 2 Coronavirus suspects in Jammu; biometric attendance suspended

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Jammu (NVI): Two persons have been suspected of Coronavirus infection from Jammu and they have high chances of testing positive for COVID-19, J&K Govt spokesperson said today.

“Test reports of two suspected patients from Jammu received. Both have high viral load cases. High probability of testing positive,” the spokesperson said.

Both suspected cases have been kept at isolation at GMC, Jammu, he said, adding that they are stable and all protocols are being followed.

Both cases had left hospital against medical advice and they had to be brought back, the spokesperson said.

The J&K administration has also appealed to public to fully cooperate fully wherever quarantine is advised.

Meanwhile, all biometric attendance has been suspended in the Union Territory till March 31, the government said.

Also, all primary schools in Jammu and Samba districts will remain closed till March 31 with immediate effect.

“It is hereby ordered that there shall be no class work for primary classes in both Government as well as Private schools (JKBOSE/CBSE/ICSE etc) of Jammu and Samba districts, till 31st March 2020. However teachers shall continue to attend the schools. In case of any examination in respect of primary classes rescheduled during this period, the same shall stand postponed and the schools shall notify fresh dates separately,” read an official notice by Directorate of School Education, Jammu.