The Government Wednesday informed that 37 new positive casesof novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), 07 from Jammu division and 30 from Kashmirdivision, have been reported today, taking the total number of positive casesin Jammu and Kashmir to 971.
Also, one death has been reported from Jammu Division, whosesample tested positive for COVID-19.
According to the daily Media Bulletin on novel Coronavirus(Covid-19), out of 971 positive cases, 494 are Active Positive, 466 haverecovered and 11 have died.
Moreover, 11 more COVID-19 patients have recovered anddischarged from various hospitals, 02 from Jammu division and 09 from KashmirDivision.
The Bulletin further said that out of 57111 test resultsavailable, 56140 samples have tested as negative till May 13, 2020.
Furthermore, till date 100683 travellers and persons incontact with suspected cases have been enlisted for surveillance which included25393 persons in home quarantine including facilities operated by government,149 in Hospital Quarantine, 494 in hospital isolation and 11694 under homesurveillance. Besides, 62942 persons have completed their surveillance period.
Providing district-wise breakup, the Bulletin said thatBandipora has 134 positive cases with 25 Active Positive, 108 recovered(including 01 recovery today), 01 death; Srinagar has 137 positive cases with 49Active Positive, 84 recovered (including 03 recoveries today), 04 deaths;Anantnag district has 145 positive cases (including 18 new cases reportedtoday) with 127 Active Positive, 17 recovered (including 05 recoveries today),01 death; Baramulla has 110 positive cases (including 01 reported today) with50 Active Positive, 57 recovered, 03 deaths; Shopian has 105 positive cases(including 01 new case reported today) with 45 Active Positive, 60 recovered;Kupwara has 83 positive cases with 38 Active Positive, 45 recovered; Budgam has52 positive cases (including 07 reported today) with 38 Active Positive and 14recovered cases; Ganderbal has 23 positive cases with 09 Active case and 14recoveries; Kulgam has 72 positive cases (including 03 cases reported today)with 66 Active Positive and 06 recoveries; Pulwama reported 13 positive caseswith 09 active positive, 04 recovered.
Similarly, Jammu has 38 positive cases (including 03 newcases reported today) with 11 active positive cases and 26 recoveries and 01death; Udhampur has 22 positive cases with 02 active positive case, 19recovered and 01 death; Samba has 11 positive cases with 07 Active Positive and04 recoveries; Rajouri has 04 positive cases and all have recovered ; Kathuahas 17 positive cases (including 04 reported today) with 16 Active positive and01 recovered; Kishtwar had only 01 positive case who has recovered while Rambanhas 01 positive case who has recovered today while Reasi has 03 positive caseswith 02 active positive and 01 recovered today.
The Bulletin said that the breakup represents districts fromwhich the patients have been traced or are ordinarily residing.
The Advisory has informed the general public that, the bestway to protect themselves against COVID-19 is by maintaining physical distanceof at least 2 metre from others and frequently cleaning hands with an alcoholbased hand rub or washing them with soap and water. “By doing this you caneliminate viruses that may be on your hands and avoid infection that couldoccur by then touching your eyes, mouth, and nose”, the people were furtherinformed.
The bulletin further explains that early detection ofCOVID-19 can prevent the spread of disease, let us be responsible for thewell-being of ourselves and everyone around us. Not disclosing symptoms couldput life of individuals and their families at risk. In case of symptoms likefever, cough and difficulty in breathing report early. Do not fear, callCOVID-19 helpline numbers and seek medical advice.
As a measure for social distancing in public places &workplaces wearing a face cover is compulsory.
Advisory urged people not to step out of home, unless absolutelynecessary. “If you have to move out for unavoidable reasons, ensure that youwear a mask and practice social distancing, personal hygiene and frequenthandwashing with soap and water.”
In case of any emergency people can avail free ambulanceservices 24×7 at their doorsteps by calling on toll-free number 108 while aspregnant women and sick infants can avail free ambulance services by diallingtoll-free number 102.
People can also call on toll-free national helpline number1075; J&K COVID-19 Helpline Numbers 0191- 2549676 (UT level Cell),0191-2520982, 0191-2674444, 0191-2674115 (For Jammu Division), 0194-2440283& 0194-2430581 (For Kashmir Division) for support, guidance, and responseto health-related queries on Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).
Public is advised to strictly follow the advisories issuedby the government from time to time and are urged to rely only on theinformation released by the government through the daily media bulletin toprint and electronic media.
People are also advised to refrain from spreading rumoursand pay no heed to them at the same time.