Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Thursday informed that 655 fresh COVID cases were reported in last 24 hours, thus taking the total number of cases to 35,135 in JK.
the erstwhile state also reported 14 COVID deaths; 03 from Jammu division and 11 from Kashmir.
Moreover, 528 more COVID patients have recovered and discharged from various hospitals, 89 from Jammu division and 439 from Kashmir.
According to the daily bulletin, out of 35135 positive cases, 7743 are Active Positive, 26721 have recovered and 671 have died; 57 in Jammu division and 614 in Kashmir.
The bulletin further said that out of 915226 test results available, 880091 samples have been tested as negative till August 27, 2020.
Till date, 448697, travellers and persons in contact with suspected cases have been enlisted for observation which included 44537 persons in home quarantine including facilities operated by government, 7743 in isolation and 43728 under home surveillance. Besides, 352018 persons have completed their surveillance period.
The bulletin has informed the people that, the best way to protect themselves from COVID 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.
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