9 more test positive, J&K total at 350

Jammu, April 19 (IANS) Nine more people tested positive on Sunday in J&K taking the number of COVID-19 patients to 350 in the union territory.

“Today’s Update: Some respite but but no reason for complacency; 9 new cases – 8 from Kashmir Division, 1 from Jammu. Total cases now 350. Jammu Division-55 and Kashmir Division-295”, government spokesman, Rohit Kansal tweeted.

Out of these, 51 have completely recovered and five have died. The number of active cases in J&K is 294 out of which 41 are in Jammu and 253 are in Kashmir division.

–IANS

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