21 more cases test positive as JK, admin directs for strict lockdown in ‘red zones’
Srinagar, Apr 12: Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory shows no letup in Covid-19 positive cases, as 21 more cases tested positive on Sunday taking the tally in the UT to 245.
Government spokesman Rohit Kansal tweeted that “21 new cases of Covid-19 reported in J&K today. 17 from Kashmir and 4 from Jammu. Total number of positive cases now 245. Details to follow in the bulletin.”
Over the past few days, there has been a sudden spurt in the Covid-19 positive cases in J&K that has already registered four deaths including a woman.
Srinagar tops the list of positive cases among all districts of J&K forcing administration to declare 14 areas as red zones, where all entry and exit points have been sealed.
Meanwhile, Chief Secretary B R Subramaniyam directed all DDCs and SSPs to implement complete lockdown restrictions in red zones. (with inputs from KNO)
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