Rapid rise in Covid cases, 5 deaths in two days

Shyam Sood
Rajouri September 08 :-District administration on July,17 had claimed that the district has become free from the novel Coronavirus as all the three earlier tested positive have turned negative.
But within 50 days the situation has changed and become alarming as district has recorded 10 deaths due to Covid-19 and out of 1160 tested positive 852 have recovered/discharged while 299 are still active and are under home/ administrative and hospital quarantine/ isolation.
After relaxation in lockdown restrictions in the month of August the number of positive cases, due to contacts with already positive and travelers from red/containment zones, has increased alarmingly.
Even today three deaths were reported in the district, while the number of positive cases first time in a single day has reached 65.
“The situation has become alarming as the people are ignoring the gravity of the disease with impunity and don’t wear masks, keep social distancing while visiting the markets or other crowded places” said Additional Deputy Commissioner, Th. Sher Singh.
He added that many positive cases are being reported from Rajouri, Thanamandi, Nowshera , Kalakot, Sunderbani towns and the administration will go for RAT tests for everybody in such areas soon.
“Local cases are the cause of concern. All are requested to follow SOPs. Corona has not given relaxation” tweeted Th.Sher Singh
Nowshera Beopar Mandal and Municipal Committee have appealed to the district administration for RAT tests for everybody and decided to close the markets till Monday for the testing.
Mohd Nazir Sheikh, District Magistrate has appealed to the people to follow the SOPs/ guidelines for their safety.
He also warned for stringent measures, actions against the violators of SOPs/guidelines in the coming days.