453 new COVID-19 cases in J&K, tally rises to 15,711

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday reported 453 COVID-19 infections, taking the overall count to 15,711.

101 of the cases were reported from Jammu division and 352 from Kashmir. Moreover, 152 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and were discharged from various hospitals, 37 from Jammu Division and 115 from Kashmir Division.

Giving district-wise details, officials said that Srinagar reported 165, Baramulla 58, Kulgam 62, Shopian 16, Anantnag 01, Kupwara 11, Pulwama 30, Budgam 04, Bandipora 05, Jammu 14, Kathua 10, Rajouri 47, Udhampur 08, Samba 04, Doda 06, Poonch 04 and Reasi 08.

Among the cases include two government employees, five Defence men, two pregnant women and three from BB Cantt Srinagar.