Mubashir Bukhari
Srinagar (NVI): With 14 more persons testing positive for coronavirus in Kashmir today, the total number of COVID-19 cases have surged to 106 in J&K.
Jammu and Kashmir Spokesperson, Rohit Kansal tweeted: “14 new cases in Kashmir Division. Total number of positive cases in J&K now 106. Active cases in Kashmir-82 and Jammu -18.”
According to government figures, a total of 106 patients have been tested positive while two have died and three recovered.
“Kashmir has 82 positive cases while Jammu has 18 COVID19 patients,” he said.
The J&K administration has said that in case of any emergency people can avail free ambulance services 24×7 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.
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).
People have been advised to remain calm and 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,” an advisory in this regard read.
People have also 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 visit to hospitals. In case, anyone develops fever, cough and difficulty in breathing, they are advised to 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 read.
