Budgam, August 05 (KNS): In his routine press briefing on Covid-19 containment measures, present status and onward course of preparedness, the Deputy Commissioner Budgam Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza  said that presently  there are 74 positive active cases in District with recovery rate is above 99.%. similarly positivity rate stands  below 0.3%.

Vaccination is going on smoothly, simultaneously mass sampling is being also carried out to trace any new infection.

The DC further said, there is uneven spike in cases with some new positive cases been reported from some areas while other areas remaining under control. 

The DC once again appealed that threat and risk associated with Covid-19 is not over yet, accordingly there is urgent need of 100% vaccination of general masses and strict adherence to all mandated COVID-19 SOPs to curb its spread.(KNS)