News Topic:COVID-19

608 new cases take COVID-19 tally past 15k mark in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday reported 608 new COVID-19 infections including 51 CRPF, six BSF and nine Army personnel, taking the overall tally of cases to 15,158 in J&K.

COVID-19 claims eight more lives, J&K toll 254

Kashmir Valley on Monday reported eight more deaths attributed to COVID-19, taking the fatality count due to the microbe to 254 in J&K.

Coronavirus: 51 CRPF, 16 ACB men among 751 new cases in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir reported biggest single day spike in COVID-19 infections on Monday with 751 additions including 51 CRPF personnel, 16 from ACB headquarters here besides 10 pregnant women.

LG authorizes DCs to impose fine for failure to wear masks

Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu, on Monday authorized all deputy commissioners in J&K to impose penalties including Rs 500 on those who do not wear masks, spit at public places as well as the owners of auto rickshaws or two wheelers who violate the social distancing norms.

Coronavirus: 701 fresh cases surface in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday reported 701 new infections including 80 travelers, taking the overall case count to 13,899.

Coronavirus: J&K reports 10 deaths, toll 246

Jammu and Kashmir reported ten more deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Sunday, taking the fatality count to 246 in J&K.

Kashmir reports five more COVID-19 deaths, tally 236

Jammu and Kashmir reported five more deaths due to COVID-19, taking the fatality count due to the virus in J&K to 236, officials said on Saturday.

COVID-19: J&K reports 441 fresh cases as tally cross 13k mark

Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday reported 441 fresh COVID-19 infections, taking overall case tally past 13000-mark in J&K.

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