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Corona-virus: First positive case reported in Kashmir, public transport suspended

Corona-virus: First positive case reported in Kashmir, public transport suspended
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Srinagar, Mar 18: Amid panic and scare over deadly corona-virus in Jammu and Kashmir, first positive case has been reported in Kashmir, the government said on Wednesday.

According to the government spokesman, Rohit Kansal, first positive case was reported in Kashmir, adding that the positive case was reported from Khanyar area of Srinagar.

Kansal in a tweet this evening stated that the person who was tested positive has history of foreign travel, saying that he had arrived Kashmir on March 16, 2020.

He further added that the person has been put in isolation, adding that surveillance started in 300 meter area. He also appealed people to cooperate and also immediately self report if any symptoms.

“First positive case in Kashmir- Khanyar, Srinagar.  History of foreign travel. Arrived on 16/3/2020.  Put in Isolation. Surveillance started in 300 meter area. Request all to cooperate. Also Immediately self report any symptoms,” Kansal tweeted.

Soon after the first positive case of deadly coronavirus was reported in Srinagar, the district administration Srinagar on Wednesday announced restrictions on public transport as well as assembly of people in Srinagar from tomorrow (Thursday).

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary in a tweet said there will be restrictions on public transport, assembly of people and some other measures in Srinagar from tomorrow, saying that these measures are being taken in view of a positive case detected in Srinagar.

“There will be restrictions on public transport, assembly of people and some other measures, in #Srinagar from tomorrow. Steps are being taken in view of a positive case detected. Further updates to follow. #Coronavirus,” DC tweeted.

 


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