COVID-19: 40 more test positive in Kashmir, J&K breaks 1000 test barrier mark in a day, tally reaches 494

Precious Kashmir News
Srinagar, Apr 25: Forty more persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Kashmir in Saturday taking the toll of infected persons in J&K to 494.
Jammu and Kashmir administration spokesman Rohit Kansal tweeted: “Finally J&K breaks the 1000 test barrier-1071 samples tested in the last 24 hours. But that also means more positives—so 40 new cases today—all from Kashmir. Total positive cases now 494. Jammu-57- Kashmir 437. An unfortunate death too; total deaths now 6.”