41 more succumb to infection in J&K, toll rises to 2,370
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday recorded 41 covid-19 related deaths taking the total death toll to 2,370. The UT also reported 3,571 fresh novel coronavirus infections taking overall cases to over 1.83 lakh. Of new cases, 2,421 cases are from Kashmir, while 1,150 are from Jammu, besides 41 travellers. Of 41 deaths, 28 were reported in Jammu division and 13 in Kashmir. On Saturday, 47 fatalities were reported, the deadliest day since the pandemic began.
April recorded the highest monthly case tally of 45,123 infections and 289 deaths. Officials said with 1,126 cases, Srinagar had the highest number of new infections, followed by 486 in Jammu district, 268 in Baramulla, 222 in Anantnag and 195 in Budgam.
The number of active cases, which has been rising exponentially, reached 32,421, officials said. Most of these cases have been added since February 9, when the UT had the lowest active case tally of 593.
Weekend lockdown stays
The administration announced that there shall be complete “Corona curfew (night curfew)” every weekend in all 20 districts from 7 pm each Friday till 7 am each Monday. The government has also announced that the closure of educational institutions has been extended till May 31. Only 50% shops will be allowed to open on a day while traffic shall ply with half of the sitting capacity till May 31. All paid public parks in J&K shall remain closed for visitors till May 31.
5-member Covid crisis committee formed
Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha reviewed the Covid situation in UT on Saturday late evening and formed a five-member crisis management panel for effective management of the deadly disease. He also ordered an immediate oxygen audit in every hospital to ensure optimal availability.
The five-member Crisis Management Group, comprises the chief secretary; financial commissioners, finance, and health and medical education; home secretary and principal secretary to the government, public works (R&B) department.
Srinagar, Lakhanpur in red zone
The administration on Sunday put Srinagar district and Lakhanpur, the gateway to Jammu and Kashmir, a containment zone with a 500 metre radius and areas on either side of the Jawahar tunnel in Ramban district under red category. The rest are in the orange zone, meaning the UT, as of today, has no green zone.
Probe ordered into death of 4 patients
The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday put Srinagar district and Lakhanpur, the gateway to Jammu and Kashmir, a containment zone with a 500 metre radius and areas on either side of the Jawahar tunnel in Ramban district under red category. The rest are in the orange zone, meaning the UT, as of today, has no green zone.