No fresh COVID-19 positive case in J&K: Government

SRINAGAR — Amid Coronavirus scare, authorities on Friday said that no fresh case has been detected positive in Jammu and Kashmir so far.

Director National Health Mission, who is overall in-charge of Coronavirus control efforts in J&K, Bhupinder Kumar said no fresh case has been detected positive in Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir so far.

“Till yesterday, four cases were found in Jammu and Kashmir. But no fresh case has been found today. People should avoid unnecessary visit to hospitals and offices,” he said over phone from Jammu.

He said those having travel history should visit their centers for the screening. “People should not get panicked,” he added.

The government Thursday informed that 356 persons have completed their 28-day surveillance period and so far, only four cases have been tested positive in Jammu and Kashmir.