17 new positive cases reported today, 28545 persons under observation

The GovernmentSaturday informed that 17 new positive cases of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19),including 03 from Jammu division and 14 from Kashmir division, were reportedtoday taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 92.

According to thedaily Media Bulletin on novel coronavirus (COVID-19), out of 92 positive cases,86 are Active Positive, 04 have recovered and 02 have died.

   

“Till date28545 travellers and persons in contact with suspected cases have been putunder surveillance which include 10606 persons in home quarantine includingfacilities operated by government, 682 in Hospital Quarantine, 86 in hospitalisolation and 12795 under home surveillance. Besides, 4376 persons havecompleted their 28 days surveillance period,” the government in anofficial handout informed.

It further saidthat till date 1397 samples have been sent for testing of which 1250 havetested as negative, and 55 reports are awaited till April 04, 2020.

The government inits Media bulliten urged the general public to stay indoors, strictly implementsocial distancing measures, disclose recent travel history to COVID-19 affectedcountries and report any contact with positive cases voluntarily.

“People who are notsuffering from medical conditions or having breathing difficulties may use thehandmade reusable face cover, particularly when they step out of their house.These face covers could be made out of clean cloth available at home, whichneeds to be thoroughly cleaned and washed before a face cover is stitched/made.The face cover should be prepared in such a manner that it can cover the mouthand nose completely and can be tied over the face easily,” reads the advisory.

The government inits advisory urged religious leaders not to allow and carry any social ceremonyincluding solemnizing marriages at religious places that can defeat the purposeof social distancing and make people vulnerable for COVID-19.

The governmentadvised the public to strictly follow the advisories issued from time to timeand are urged to rely only on the information released by the government inthis regard through the daily media bulletin to print  and electronicmedia.

“People are advised to refrain from spreading rumours and pay no heed to them at the same time,” the media bulletin reads.

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