COVID-19 In JK: 2 deaths reported in last 24 hours, death toll rises to 4419

Srinagar, Jammu: Jammu & Kashmir on Tuesday reported 145 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 24 from Jammu division and 121 from Kashmir division, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 328214. Also, 02 COVID deaths have been reported from Jammu Division and as such the overall covid death toll mounted to 4419 in Jammu & Kashmir. Moreover, 154 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including 30 from Jammu Division and 124 from Kashmir Division. Besides this, 78.30 percent of the population above the age of 18 years has been vaccinated across Jammu and Kashmir. The Bulletin also informs that no new case of Mucormycosis has been reported Tuesday, thus the total number of confirmed cases remains 46 in J&K.
In it’s daily Media Bulletin on novel Corona virus (Covid-19) the Jammu & Kashmir Government on Tuesday said that out of 328214 positive cases, 1450 are Active Positive, 322345 have recovered and 4419 have died; 2172 in Jammu division and 2247 in Kashmir division. The Bulletin further said that out of 14408501 test results available, 14080287 samples have been tested as negative till Tuesday. Till date 3479038 persons have been enlisted for observation which included 8080 persons in home quarantine including facilities operated by government, 1450 in isolation and 461587 in home surveillance. Besides, 3003502 persons have completed their surveillance period. Providing district-wise breakup, the Bulletin said that Srinagar has 73759 positive cases (including 56 cases reported Tuesday) with 768 Active Positive, 72153 recovered (including 72 cases recovered Tuesday), 838 deaths; Baramulla has 24187 positive cases (including 13 cases reported Tuesday) with 132 Active Positive, 23773 recovered (including 12 cases recovered Tuesday), 282 deaths; Budgam reported 23481 positive cases (including 19 cases reported Tuesday) with 138 active positive cases, 23136 recovered (including 09 cases recovered Tuesday), 207 deaths; Pulwama has 15419 positive cases with 28 Active Positive, 15197 recovered and 194 deaths; Kupwara has 14326 positive cases (including 05 cases reported Tuesday), 31 Active Positive, 14129 recoveries (including 05 cases recovered Tuesday) and 166 deaths; Anantnag district has 16500 positive cases with 18 Active Positive, 16277 recovered and 205 deaths; Bandipora has 9705 positive cases with 28 Active Positive, 9576 recoveries and 101 deaths; Ganderbal has 10246 positive cases (including 13 cases reported Tuesday) with 63 Active Positive, 10104 recoveries and 79 deaths; Kulgam has 11472 positive cases 24 Active Positive, 11331 recoveries and 117 deaths while as Shopian has 5604 positive cases with 02 active positive cases, 5544 recoveries and 58 deaths.
Similarly, Jammu has 53121 positive cases (including 06 cases reported Tuesday) with 56 active positive cases, 51922 recoveries (including 04 cases recovered Tuesday), 1143 deaths; Udhampur has 11396 positive cases with 09 active positive cases, 11250 recoveries and 137 deaths; Rajouri has 11148 positive cases with 19 active positive, 10892 recoveries and 237 deaths; Doda has 7724 positive cases (including 04 cases reported Tuesday) with 62 Active positive, 7529 recovered and 133 deaths; Kathua has 9288 positive cases with no active positive case, 9137 recovered and 151 deaths; Samba has 7142 positive cases with 03 active positive cases, 7019 recoveries and 120 deaths; Kishtwar has 4808 positive cases with 11 Active Positive, 4753 recoveries and 44 deaths; Poonch has 6341 positive cases with 05 active positive, 6239 recoveries and 97 deaths; Ramban has 6013 positive cases with 06 active positive cases, 5940 recoveries and 67 deaths while Reasi has 6534 positive cases with 47 active positive cases, 6444 recoveries and 43 deaths.
According to the bulletin, among the total 328214 positive cases in J&K, 23368 have been reported as travelers while 304846 as others. The Bulletin said that the breakup represents districts from which the patients have been traced or are ordinarily residing. The bulletin added that there are 2423 COVID dedicated beds, 2019 Isolation beds with 2007 vacant beds and 404 ICU beds where 398 beds are vacant in Jammu division while there are 3353 COVID dedicated beds, 3074 Isolation beds where 2989 beds are vacant and 279 ICU beds where 257 are vacant beds in Kashmir division. There are a total of 5776 COVID dedicated beds, 5093 Isolation beds with 4996 beds vacant and 683 ICU beds with 655 vacant beds in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Central Government is continuously monitoring the evolving situation of Covid-19 in J&K and is providing all necessary support towards effective containment of the spread of Covid-19 and better clinical management of positive cases.
The government has also started free tele-consultation general OPD services by Specialists/MBBS Doctors for the residents of J&K under National Tele-consultation Service. People can avail these services from Home by registering online on web portal https://esanjeevaniopd.in/. The services are available on Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. People can also download and install e-sanjeevani OPD app from Google play store.
To ensure public convenience and avoid chaos & panic crowding at tertiary care hospitals, COVID-19 Triage Facility has been started in Jammu at (i) Chest Disease Hospital, Jammu (opposite GMC Hospital Complex, Jammu, Triage CD Hospital Jammu Contact No.-9541925371, 0191-2561000), (ii) Govt Hospital Gandhinagar (Old Block) Contact No.0191-2459300 and in Srinagar at (i) National Institute of Technology Campus, Hazratbal, Srinagar, Contact No. 9419006991& (ii) SKIMS-JVC Bemina, Contact No. 7006617821, that shall act as “first arrival point” for screening of any COVID +ve patient intending to get admitted in Govt. Medical College Jammu/ Srinagar & Associated Hospitals, SKIMS Soura and other identified dedicated COVID Hospitals under Directorate of Health Services Jammu/ Kashmir.
For COVID +ve cases in periphery areas and districts other than Jammu/ Srinagar, the triage point shall be the concerned District Hospital / New GMCs (Doda/ Kathua/ Rajouri/ Baramulla/ Anantnag). Admission of such patients from these districts to GMC Jammu/ Srinagar, SKIMS Soura etc shall be strictly on referral basis only.
Besides, 24×7 Rapid Antigen Testing facilities for COVID-19 have been started outside the emergency of GMC Hospital Jammu. The facility will be very useful for segregation of patients in the emergency wing of GMC Jammu.
Meanwhile, a 24×7 COVID Control Room has been set up for redressal of the grievances related to COVID-19 positive patients admitted in the Associated Hospitals of Government Medical College, Jammu and Government Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. Patients or attendants can call at 0191– 258 5444 (Control Room), Exchange: 0191-258 2626 / 258 5542 / 258 4290 /258 4291 / 258 4292 / 258 4293/ 258 4294 for assistance.
The bulletin has informed the people that the best way to protect themselves from COVID-19 is by maintaining a physical distance of at least 2 meter from others, frequently cleaning hands with an alcohol based hand sanitizer or washing them with soap and water and following good respiratory etiquette and hygiene.
As a measure for social distancing in public places and workplaces, wearing a face cover is compulsory.
The bulletin again explained that early detection of COVID-19 can prevent the spread of disease so we need to be responsible for the well-being of ourselves and everyone around us. “Not disclosing symptoms could put the lives of individuals and their families at risk. In case of symptoms like fever, cough and difficulty in breathing report early. Do not fear, call COVID-19 helpline numbers and seek medical advice”.
Advisory has further exhorted upon the people not to step out of home, unless absolutely necessary. “If you have to move out for unavoidable reasons, ensure that you wear a mask and practice social distancing, personal hygiene and frequent hand washing with soap and water.”
In case of any emergency people can avail free ambulance services 24×7 at their doorsteps by calling on toll-free number 108 while pregnant women and sick infants can avail free ambulance services by dialing toll-free number 102.
People can also call on toll-free national helpline number 1075; 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 response to health-related queries on Novel Corona virus Disease (COVID-19).
The bulletin has informed that the Directorate of Indian Systems of Medicine, J&K is distributing AYUSH Medicines having immunity boosting, immuno-modulator, anti-oxidant, rejuvenator, anti-stress, metabolism regulator, anti-allergic, anti-pyretic, anti-tussives, bronchodilator, etc. properties during the COVID-19 pandemic. The department so far has provided medicine to 24.40 lakh people that include various frontline workers, senior citizens, PRIs, police/paramilitary personnel and general masses. Moreover, preventive measures and Yoga therapies are also being advised to the people to take care of lifestyle/mental disorders so that physical and mental health is ensured during this pandemic.
Public is advised to strictly follow the advisories issued by the government from time to time and rely only on the information released by the government through the daily media bulletin to print and electronic media.
People are also advised to refrain from spreading rumors and pay no heed to them at the same time.
Further the public is informed that for any kind of COVID-19 query, logon to www.covidrelief.jk.gov.in
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