J&K Official Media Bulletin, 232 New Cases

In Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, 232 new positive cases have been reported sin. our last update yeste.ay, 129 from Jammu Division and 103 from Kashmir Division. Moreover 458 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and discharged from various hospitals 192 from Jammu Division and 266 from Kaslunir Division. Also 03 COVID-19 deaths have b.n reported, 01 from Jammu Division and 02 from Kashmir Division (21 December 2020; upto 5:00 PM).

The Central Government is continuously monitoring the evolving situation of Covid19 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 r.idents of J&K, under National Tele-consultation Service, free general OPD servic. by Specialist, MBBS Doctors have been started. People can avail these services from homc by registering online on webportal bitps://esaniccvaniopil,k,/. The services arc available Monday to Saturday from I 0:00 AM to 4:00 PM. People can also download & install esanjeevani0PD app from google playstore on their mobil..

A 24×7 Rapid Antigen Testing facility for COVID-19 h. been started outside thc emergency of GMC Hospital Jammu .The facility is very useful for thc segregation of patients in emergency wing of GMC Jammu.

A 24×7 COVID Control Room for redressal of the Grievances related to the COVID19 positive patients admitted in thc 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 42921258 4293/ 258 4294.

People are informed that, the best way to protect themsclv. from COVID-19 is by maintaining physical distance of at least 6 feet from others, ficqu.tly cleaning hands with an alcohol based hand sanitizer or washing them with soap & water and following good r.piratory etiquettes & hygiene.

As a me.ure for social distancing in public plac. & 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 ourselv. 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.

Unle. absolutely n.essary don’t step out of home, stay indoors. If you have to move out for unavoidable reasons, follow COVID appropriate behaviour, ensure that you