SRINAGAR, JULY 20 (KNS): The Government today informed that 434fresh  positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19)have been reported today; 248from Jammu division and 186 from Kashmir division, thus taking the total number of positive cases to 457951.Also, 01 COVID death has been reported from Jammu division.

Moreover, 111 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including 52 from Jammu division and 59 from Kashmir division.

According to the daily Media Bulletin on novel Corona virus (Covid-19), out of 457951 positive cases, 1724are Active Positive (996 in Jammu Division and 728 in Kashmir Division), 451466 have recovered and 4761 have died; 2336 in Jammu division and 2425 in Kashmir division.

The Bulletin further said that out of 25973541 test results available, 457951 samples have tested positive and 25515590 samples have been tested as negative till date. Besides, 12,966 COVID tests have been conducted in last 24 hours.

Till date 6598125 persons have been enlisted for observation which included 321 persons in home quarantine including facilities operated by government, 1724in isolation and 427 in home surveillance. Besides, 6590892 persons have completed their surveillance period.

Providing district-wise breakup for positive cases for today, the Bulletin informs that Jammu reported 154 cases,  Srinagar reported 147 cases, Udhampur reported 19 cases, Baramulla reported 16 cases, Budgam reported 11 cases,  Ganderbal reported 03 cases, Kathua reported 31 cases, Doda and Ramban reported 09 cases each, Rajouri, Samba and Kishtwar reported 06 cases each, Bandipora and Pulwama reported 02 cases each, Kupwara reported 04 cases, Shopian reported 01 case, while as no other district across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir reported any fresh case.

The bulletin informs that in case of any help, the general public can call J&K UT Centralised Health Helpline- Toll Free No. 104.In case of emergency, people can avail free ambulance services 24x7 by calling toll free number 108 while as pregnant women and sick infants can avail free services by dialling toll free number 102, the bulletin reads.

It also informs that the public can reach national helpline by dialling 1075.

Further the bulletin also informs the public that for any kind of COVID-19 query, logon to www.covidrelief.jk.gov.in

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