Coronavirus: Schools closed in Jammu, Samba as govt receives two test reports
Jammu, Mar 07 (HS) : J&K Government has ordered closure of schools in Jammu and Samba district after reports of two patients were received suggesting high probability of testing positive.
Principal Secretary, Information Rohit Kansal said that all primary schools in Jammu and Samba districts have been ordered to be closed immediately till March 31. Kansal, who is also spokesman of the government, said that schools have been closed as a part of precautionary measure as all protocols are being followed by the administration.
Sources said Test reports of the two suspected patients from Jammu have been received. Both high viral load cases. There is high probability of testing positive,”
Meanwhile, a senior officer of the administration said that the biometric attendance has been suspended till end of this month.
According to Officals, 230 people who had travel history to countries where there is high prevalence of COVID-19. Many test reports have been taken and none of them tested positive in UT so far.
The government has said it was in the state of alertness to deal with any threat emerging due to coronavirus.
“UT of J&K is in a state of alert. The surveillance for this virus has been increased ever since the first advisory was issued by the Government of India on 2nd February 2020,” Kansal said addressing reporters in Jammuy.
