SRINAGAR: The Government on Saturday informed that 60 new positive cases of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), 13 from the Jammu division and 47 from the Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 125268. Also, 01 COVID-19 deaths have been reported from Jammu Division.
Moreover, 77 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and discharged from various hospitals including 09 from Jammu Division and 68 from Kashmir Division.
According to the daily Media Bulletin on the novel Corona Virus (Covid-19), out of 125268 positive cases, 616 are Active Positive, 122703 have recovered and 1949 have died; 724 in the Jammu division and 1225 in Kashmir division.
The Bulletin further said that out of 4822635 test results available, 4697367 samples have been tested as negative till February 13, 2021.
Till date 1211946 persons have been enlisted for observation which included 33881 persons in-home quarantine including facilities operated by the government, 616 in isolation and 110420 in-home surveillance. Besides, 1065080 persons have completed their surveillance period.
Providing district-wise breakup, the Bulletin said that Srinagar has 26492 positive cases (including 27 cases reported today) with 217 Active Positive, 25816 recovered (including 21 cases recovered today), 459 deaths; Baramulla has 8156 positive cases (including 03 cases reported today) with 29 Active Positive, 7952 recovered (including 05 cases recovered today), 175 deaths; Budgam reported 7818 positive cases (including 04 cases reported today)with 38 active positive cases, 7662 recovered (including 06 cases recovered today), 118 deaths; Pulwama has 5783 positive cases (including 05 cases reported today)with 35 Active Positive, 5660 recovered (including 11 cases recovered today)and 88 deaths; Kupwara has 5671 positive cases (including 01 case reported today) 06 Active Positive, 5569 recoveries, 96 deaths; Anantnag district has 4952 positive cases (including 03 cases reported today) with 42 Active Positive, 4824 recovered (including 05 cases recovered today), 86 deaths; Bandipora has 4702 positive cases with 12 Active Positive and 4628 recoveries (including 07 cases recovered today), 62 deaths; Ganderbal has 4659 positive cases (including 02 cases reported today) with 46 Active Positive, 4566 recoveries (including 09 cases recovered today) and 47 deaths; Kulgam has 2709 positive cases (including 02 cases reported today)with 15 Active Positive, 2640 recoveries (including 04 cases recovered today) and 54 deaths while as Shopian has 2583 positive cases with 14 active positive cases, 2529 recoveries and 40 deaths.
Similarly, Jammu has 25075 positive cases (including 10 cases reported today) with 85 active positive cases, 24618 recoveries (including 01 case recovered today), 372 deaths; Udhampur has 4236 positive cases (including 01 case reported today) 25 active positive cases, 4154 recoveries (including 08 cases recovered today) and 57 deaths; Rajouri has 3873 positive cases (including 01 case reported today) with 05 active positive, 3813 recoveries and 55 deaths; Doda has 3436 positive cases with 06 Active positive, 3366 recovered and 64 deaths; Kathua has 3256 positive cases with no active positive case, 3203 recoveries and 53 deaths; Kishtwar has 2733 positive cases with 01 Active Positive, 2710 recoveries; 22 deaths; Samba has 2835 positive cases with 09 active positive cases, 2786 recoveries and 40 deaths; Poonch has 2518 positive cases with 23 active positive, 2471 recoveries and 24 deaths; Ramban has 2135 positive cases with 02 active positive, 2112 recoveries and 21 deaths while Reasi has 1646 positive cases (including 01 case reported today) with 06 active positive cases, 1624 recoveries and 16 deaths.
According to the bulletin, among the total 125268 positive cases in J&K, 11893 have been reported as travelers while 113375 as others.
The Bulletin said that the breakup represents districts from which the patients have been traced or are ordinarily residing.
The bulletin added that there are 1091 COVID dedicated beds, 962 Isolation beds with 958 vacant beds and 129 ICU beds where 119 beds are vacant in Jammu division while there are 1570 COVID dedicated beds, 1484 Isolation beds where 1438 beds are vacant and 86 ICU beds where 74 beds are vacant in Kashmir division. There are a total of 2661 COVID dedicated beds, 2446 Isolation beds with 2396 beds vacant and 215 ICU beds with 193 vacant beds in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Central Government is continuously monitoring the evolving situation of Covid-19 in the Union Territory and is providing all necessary support towards effective containment of the spread of Covid-19 and better clinical management of positive cases.
The government has also started free tele-consultation general OPD services by Specialists/MBBS Doctors for the residents of J&K under National Tele-consultation Service. People can avail these services from Home by registering online on web portal https://esanjeevaniopd.in/. The services are available on Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. People can also download and install esanjeevani OPD app from google play store.
Besides, 24×7 Rapid Antigen Testing facility for COVID-19 has been started outside the emergency of GMC Hospital Jammu. The facility will be very useful for segregation of patients in the emergency wing of GMC Jammu.
Meanwhile, a 24×7 COVID Control Room has been set up for redressal of the grievances related to COVID-19 positive patients admitted in the Associated Hospitals of Government Medical College, Jammu and Government Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. Patients or attendants can call at 0191– 258 5444 (Control Room), Exchange: 0191-258 2626 / 258 5542 / 258 4290 /258 4291 / 258 4292 / 258 4293/ 258 4294 for assistance.
The bulletin has informed the people that, the best way to protect themselves from COVID-19 is by maintaining physical distance of at least 2 meter from others, frequently cleaning hands with an alcohol based hand sanitizer or washing them with soap and water and following good respiratory etiquette and hygiene.
As a measure for social distancing in public places and workplaces wearing a face cover is compulsory.
The bulletin again explained that early detection of COVID-19 can prevent the spread of disease so we need to be responsible for the well-being of ourselves and everyone around us. “Not disclosing symptoms could put life of individuals and their families at risk. In case of symptoms like fever, cough and difficulty in breathing report early. Do not fear, call COVID-19 helpline numbers and seek medical advice”.
Advisory has further exhorted upon the people not to step out of home, unless absolutely necessary. “If you have to move out for unavoidable reasons, ensure that you wear a mask and practice social distancing, personal hygiene and frequent hand washing with soap and water.”
In case of any emergency people can avail free ambulance services 24×7 at their doorsteps by calling on toll-free number 108 while pregnant women and sick infants can avail free ambulance services by dialing toll-free number 102.
People can also call on toll-free national helpline number 1075; J&K COVID-19 Helpline Numbers 0191- 2549676 (UT level Cell), 0191-2520982, 0191-2674444, 0191-2674115 (For Jammu Division), 0194-2440283 & 0194-2430581 (For Kashmir Division) for support, guidance, and response to health-related queries on Novel Corona virus Disease (COVID-19).
The bulletin has informed that the Directorate of Indian Systems of Medicine, J&K is distributing AYUSH Medicines having immunity boosting, immuno-modulator, anti-oxidant, rejuvenator, anti-stress, metabolism regulator, anti-allergic, anti-pyretic, anti-tussives, bronchodilator, etc properties during the COVID-19 pandemic. The department so far has provided medicine to 13.30 lakh people that include various frontline workers, senior citizens, PRIs, police/paramilitary personals and general masses. Moreover, preventive measures and Yoga therapies are also being advised to the people to take care of lifestyle/mental disorders so that physical and mental health is ensured during this pandemic.
Public is advised to strictly follow the advisories issued by the government from time to time and rely only on the information released by the government through the daily media bulletin to print and electronic media.
People are also advised to refrain from spreading rumors and pay no heed to them at the same time.
