News Topic:COVID-19

Amid Coronavirus scare, demand for masks, sanitizers shoots up in Kashmir

Demand for face masks and sanitizers has suddenly gone up in Kashmir including Srinagar amid Coronavirus scare with people buying these items in bulk.

Don’t panic, we are ready to combat Coronavirus: DAK

In view of the Coronavirus fear, Doctors Association Kashmir appealed the government to arrange separate OPDs, outpatient entry and waiting area and wards for people.

Coronavirus: Five patients quarantined at SKIMS Soura

At least five persons with Coronavirus-like symptoms were under quarantine in Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura on Thursday.

As Coronavirus reaches Delhi, DAK sounds alert in Valley

With 28 confirmed cases of novel Coronavirus in India and positive cases reported in New Delhi, DAK asked health authorities in Kashmir to prepare for contingencies.

Two suspected cases of Coronavirus found in J&K

The Department of Information & Public Relations informed that they have identified two passengers with a travel history to Italy and South Korea with Coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Fool-proof mechanism in place to screen suspects, says Dir Airport

Authorities at the Srinagar International Airport on Monday claimed that they have a “fool-proof mechanism” in place to screen the suspects for deadly Coronavirus.

COVID-19: Kashmiri students stuck in Iran in touch with authorities

The government has received reports of Indians including fishermen stuck in Iran due to the Coronavirus outbreak and the embassy in Tehran is in touch with local authorities.

Coronavirus: 300 Kashmiri students await evacuation in Iran

More than 300 Kashmiri students studying in Iran have been left stranded as New Delhi has cancelled all flights to and from Tehran following the outbreak of Coronavirus.

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