Jammu Kashmir in the past twenty-four hours reported 3969 covid-19 cases, while as 62 people died of the virus, officials said on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the official figures state that a total of 593 people were vaccinated across the valley. The highest number of people (252) were vaccinated in Srinagar in the age group above 45. Zero vaccinations were carried out in Pulwama, Bandipora, Kupwara and Kulgam district. Seven persons were vaccinated in the age group 18-45, all of them in district Baramulla.
Out of the total positive cases reported, 1375 fresh cases were confirmed from the Jammu division and 2594 from Kashmir Valley. The overall number of cases so far in Jammu Kashmir stands at 255888.
The highest number of cases were reported in Srinagar as 675 cases persons tested positive.
The official figures also revealed that 4338 people have recovered in the last 24 hours.