J&K District Wise Report, 455 New Cases

In Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, 455 new positive cases have been reported

since our last update yesterday, 161 from Jammu Division and 294 from Kashmir

Division. Moreover 864 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and discharged

from various hospitals 287 from Jammu Division and 577 from Kashmir Division.

Also 07 COVID-19 deaths have been reported, 02 from Jammu Division and 05 from

Kashmir Division (31 October 2020; unto 5:00 PM).

The Central Government is continuously monitoring the evolving situation of Covid-

19 in the Union Territory and is providing all the necessary support in effectively

containing the spread of Covid-19 & better clinical management of positive cases.

For the residents of J&K, under National Tele-consultation Service, free general OPD

services by Specialists/ MBBS Doctors have been started. People can avail these

services from home by registering online on webportal https://esanjeevaniopd.in/. The

services are available Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. People can also

download & install esanjeevaniOPD app from google playstore on their mobiles.

A 24×7 Rapid Antigen Testing facility for COVID-19 has been started outside the

emergency of GMC Hospital Jammu .The facility is very useful for the segregation of

patients in emergency wing of GMC Jammu.

A 24×7 COVID Control Room for redressal of the Grievances related to the COVID-

19 positive patients admitted in the Associated Hospitals of Govt. Medical College,

Jammu and Govt. Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu have been setup. Patients or

attendants can call on these no.s for assistance (Control Room) 0191— 258 5444 / 258

2355 / 258 2356, GMC Exchange: 0191-258 2626 / 258 5542 / 258 4290 /258 4291 /

258 4292 / 258 4293/ 258 4294.

People are informed that, the best way to protect themselves from COVID-19 is by

maintaining physical distance of at least 6 feet from others, frequently cleaning hands

with an alcohol based hand sanitizer or washing them with soap & water and following

good respiratory etiquettes & hygiene.

As a measure for social distancing in public places & workplaces wearing a face cover

is compulsory.

Early detection of COVID-19 can prevent the spread of disease, let us be responsible

for the well-being of ourselves and everyone around us. Not disclosing symptoms

could put life of individuals and their families at risk. In case of symptoms like fever,

cough and difficulty in breathing report early. Do not fear, call COVID-19 helpline

No.s and seek medical advice.

Unless absolutely necessary don’t step out of home, stay indoors. If you have to move

out for unavoidable reasons, follow COVID appropriate behaviour, ensure that you