Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Administration has decided to re-impose a strict lockdown across Kashmir from today onwards till July 28 in the wake of spurt in Covid-19 related cases and deaths, top officials in the government offocials said.
They said that from today onwards till July 29, a strict lockdown will remain in place to prevent the further spread of COVID infection.
“Further decisions about continuation or announcing relaxation will be taken depending on how the situation would behave,” an official said.
COVID positive cases have shown a huge spurt and so far over 15,000 cases have tested positive and 260 people have died due to the virus.
Taking to twitter, the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), tweeted that the lockdown is to commence from today evening in all “Red districts” of Kashmir Division barring Bandipora.
It further read that the movement of goods carrier, LPG and Oil tankers will continue unhindered.
*Complete lockdown* in all Red districts ( excluding Bandipora) of Kmr Div from today evening till 6 am on 27-7-2020.
Agri/ horti & constr activities to continue as per DMRR guidelines.
Movement of goods carriers/ LPG & Oil tankers to continue unhindered
— DIPR-J&K (@diprjk) July 22, 2020
Many doctors and civil society members had urged the administration to re-impose the lockdown to prevent the mass spread of the virus.
Leading medicos have already stated that the deadly virus was already in the community and it was time to take precautions that include wearing of masks and maintaining social distancing.
The admins has said that all Red Zones (excluding Bandipora) will be locked down, while agriculture, horticulture and construction activities will continue as per earlier guidelines.
Movement of goods carriers & oil tankers to continue unhindered.
(With inputs from KNO)
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