April 9, 2020

J&K Media Bulletin on Novel Corona virus (COVID-19).

I In Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir till dale 43798 no. of travellers and persons in contact with suspected positive cases have been put under surveillance. 8157 in Home (Quarantine (including facilities operated by Govt ). 174 in Hospital Isolation. 478 in Hospital Quarantine. 25975 in Home surveillance. 9010 completed their 28 days surveillance period Outcome of COVID-19 laboratory tests. 2465 negative. 184 tested positive (174 Activc Positive. 06 recovered, 04 Heaths) (09 April. 2020. 6.00 PM).

2. People are requested to stay indoors, strictly implement social distancing measures, disclose recent travel history to COVID-19 affected countries and report any contact with positive eases voluntarily

3. Take care of your body as you stay home, ensure you stay hydrated, cat balanced diet and rest well

4. People arc reiterated to use Aarogya Setu mobile application developed by Government of India that uses Bluetooth and GPS to inform you when you might possibly be at risk of exposure The users of the app arc empowered with better information on the potential risk of infection, self- assessment tools and contextual advice The app can be downloaded for Android on Google Play and iOS on Apple App Store

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5. General public is advised to avoid unnecessary visit to hospitals, in case anyone develops fever, cough and difficulty in breathing, seek medical advice promptly. People should call on Covid-19 helpline Nos so that they can be provided correct medical advice and directed to the nght health facility , if needed

6. In ease of any emergency people can avail free ambulance services 24×7 at their door steps by calling on toll free No. IOS. Pregnant women and sick infants can avail free ambulance serv ices by dialling toll free No. 102

7. Toll free national helpline number 1075 J&K Covid-19 Helpline Nos 0191-2549676 <UT level Cell). 0191-2520982. 0191-2674444. 0191-2674115 (For Jaminu Division), 0194-2440283 & 0194-24305811 for Kashmir Division) for support, guidance, and response to health related queries on Novel Coronavints Disease (Covid-19).

8. People must take basic precautions for personal hygiene; frequent land washing with soap & water, and observing coughing & sneering etiquettes.

9 Public is advised to strictly follow the advisories issued by the Govt front time to time

10 People arc urged to rely only on the information released by the government in this regard through the daily media bulletin to print & electronic media People are advised to refrain from spreading rumours and pay no heed to them at the same time.