Srinagar,Mar 17 (KNS):Three more persons have been tested positive for the deadly coronavirus in Union Territory of Ladakh, officials said on Tuesday.

According to Kashmir News Service (KNS), spokesperson of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Rigzin Sampheal told media that three more cases from Ladakh UT have been tested positive, taking the toll of positive cases to six.

He further added that among three new cases, two are from Leh while as one is from Kargil district.

Meanwhile, amid the growing rate of Corona Virus cases in Ladakh administration has imposed section 144 in Kargil as a precautionary measure.

Authorities in J&K also stepped up on Tuesday morning and ordered further closure of restaurants and food courts in Srinagar areas. (KNS)