On Tuesday, the administration of Jammu Kashmir declared that more localities of Kashmir as “micro-containment zones” following a sharp rise in covid-19 cases.
According to an order issued by the Srinagar administration, 5 more localities in Zadibal and Batamaloo have been designated as Covid-19 containment zones in order to curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
But, the upsurge has caused Bogund, Laroo, and Khanpora Yaripora Check of district Kulgam and Yaripora of South Kashmir were also declared as ‘Red Zone’ with limited movement in order to curb the spread.
On 18th of April, Jammu Kashmir administration had announced a slew of restrictions as the union territory recorded 1,526 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total of infected people to 1,46,692.
The government has decided to close all educational institutions till May 15, except for some courses/programs.