News Topic:COVID-19
Kashmir
Lockdown restrictions extended in Pulwama
District Administration Pulwama today extended the lockdown restrictions for another week in the district. The lockdown restrictions will now be in place upto July 25, 2020.
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COVID-19: Flu shot must to prevent people from falling sick, says DAK
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Saturday said it is mandatory that all the people in general and high risk, in particular, should get flu shot in the month of September and October.
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Kashmir
To avoid quarantine, family members escape in Hazratbal
People in Hazratbal area of Srinagar outskirts were panicked after many family members gave a slip to authorities when asked to get shifted to a quarantine centre.
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J&K
Nine more COVID-19 deaths take J&K toll to 231
Kashmir Valley reported nine more deaths due to COVID-19, taking the fatality count due to the virus in J&K to 231.
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J&K
601 new COVID-19 cases in J&K, tally rises to 12,757
Jammu and Kashmir on Friday reported 601 new COVID-19 infections including 86 travelers.
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Kashmir
Pulwama reports 30-35 coronavirus cases daily
Additional Deputy Commissioner Awantipora has appealed people to follow COVID-19 guidelines for containing spread of the deadly virus.
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J&K
14 more die of COVID-19, J&K toll 222
Kashmir Valley reported 14 more COVID-19 related deaths, taking the fatality count due to the virus to 222, officials said on Thursday.
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Kashmir
Red, containment zones to be sealed: Chief Secretary
The Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam while taking stock of efforts toward mitigating the COVID-19 threat, reiterated that perimeter control and complete lockdown in red zones and containment zones should be strictly enforced.
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Kashmir fruit growers seek MPs’ intervention over NH-44 delays
Valley fruit growers have appealed to Members of Parliament from J&K to take up the issue of frequent disruptions on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH-44).
Benefit-Based vs Indemnity-Based Health Insurance: Which One Should Buyers Understand?
Health insurance products do not all respond to a medical event in the same way. Some settle eligible treatment expenses, while others release a fixed amount.
J&K LG mandates insurance, registration for non-local workers following Kulgam attack
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired a high-level security review meeting to assess the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
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