Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported five fresh covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said on Thursday.
They said all the cases were reported from Kashmir Valley and none from Jammu region for the second day in running, taking the overall tally to 479197. Among the cases, 173998 are from Jammu division and 305199 from Kashmir Valley.
Giving district wise details, they said, Srinagar reported 1, Budgam 2, Pulwama 1 and Kulgam 1.
There was no death due to the virus during the time. So far 4785 people have succumbed to the virus and among them include 2352 from Jammu division and 2433 from the Valley.
Besides, they said, 23 Covid-19 patients recovered during the last 24 hours—sixteen from Jammu division and seven from Kashmir Valley. There are now 85 active cases— 28 in Jammu and 57 in Kashmir.
The officials told GNS there was no new confirmed case of mucormycosis (black fungus) reported today. So far 51 black fungus cases have been confirmed in J&K, the officials said. Also 4884 doses of covid vaccine were administered in the last 24 hours, they added. (GNS)
