Decline in positive cases in Rajouri an encouraging development.

Shyam Sood
Rajouri June 16:–In an encouraging development out of 1767 reports of tests received today, 19 persons were tested positive in Rajouri district including one child.
All the positive cases have been reported from rural areas while there was no positive case reported from Sunderbani health block,
Two Covid patients under treatment in isolation wards in Government Medical College & Associated Hospital (GMC&AH) Rajouri died in the afternoon today including one each from Rajouri and Poonch district.
Out of total 6602 positive cases detected during the second wave in Rajouri district, 352 cases are still active out of which 121 are in home isolation, 156 in Panchyat Covid Care Centers (PCCCs), 74 are under hospital isolation (treatment) and 1 in Triage isolation.
At present 56 Covid patients are under treatment in GMC&AH out of that 53 are on the oxygen support while 3 on non-invasive ventilator support.
On the vaccination front the district has achieved 89.8% target for health care workers, 93.9% of front line workers, and 78.1 % target for above 45 years age group.
1,99,376 people, including of 18-45 age group, have been given the first and second jab of the vaccine till today,
Home to home vaccination campaign is in full swing. Health worker’s teams by facing many odds; including passing through streams/rivulets, traversing through tough terrains, and putting their lives at risk, have been conducting vaccination at the doorsteps of the targeted beneficiaries.
“Today extensive vaccination drive was carried out across Kandi health block. Some teams trakked mountains, some moved in the rain while some crossed the river, but the aim was to achieve the 100% target as far as vaccination for age group 45 and above is concerned” said Dr. Iqbal Malik, BMO.