J&K recorded 108 Covid cases and three fatalities due to the disease, taking the infection tally to 3,34,288 and the death toll to 4,453, officials said on Monday. Of the fresh cases, 19 were from the Jammu division and 89 from Kashmir. Srinagar district recorded the highest number of 40 new cases, followed by Baramulla with 19. There are 1,517 active cases in the UT while the number of recoveries stands at 3,28,318.
Ladakh reported 28 fresh cases. The infection tally has reached 21,176, while the number of active cases is 173. All the 28 fresh cases were reported in Leh. There was no death due to the infection in Ladakh on Sunday. Ladakh has registered 211 Covid-related deaths so far. Nine patients were cured and discharged from the hospital in Leh. The cured patients are 20,792.
Meanwhile, Nasir Ali, SDM, Marh, Jammu, announced the cancellation of the annual Jhiri Mela at the Baba Jittoo temple due to the pandemic but said devotees can offer prayers at the shrine with strict adherence to Covid-appropriate behavior.
Jhiri fair canceled
Jammu authorities have announced the cancellation of the annual Jhiri Mela at the Baba Jittoo temple here due to the pandemic. — PTI
