Leh, June 10: Seven more people have been tested positive for COVID-19 in Leh district of the Union Territory of Ladakh on Wednesday, taking the total number of active cases to 64.
An official told KNO that of the total 64 active cases 23 are in Leh district and 41 in Kargil district (with one patient of Kargil admitted in SKIMS Srinagar).
As per the media bulletin, 89 samples were tested at COVID-19 Laboratory Chuchot Yokma yesterday of which 87 samples were from Leh and 02 from Kargil district.
“Out of these, 07 were reported positive while remaining 80 were reported negative.”
The bulletin also informs that the condition of all 64 active cases of COVID-19 is stable. “Today 72 samples were sent to NCDC New Delhi for testing. Out of these 23 samples are of Leh district and 49 samples are of Kargil district.”
The bulletin further informs that 29 nomads from Pahalgam reached Shagshi Nallah Taisuru. “All the nomads were screened and samples were taken for COVID test. They were instructed for strict home quarantine at their temporary residence at Shangshi Nallah, and also instructed about the importance of social distancing, use of masks and frequent hand washing etc.”
An official said that in order to disseminate awareness about COVID-19, information through loudspeakers was carried out in Yokma Kharboo, Lamsoo and Hagnis villages by BMO Chiktan.
