The latter tested positive later. The death toll due to the COVID-19 in J&K stands at nine now. Testing capabilityRohit Kansal, spokesperson of the J&K administration, said, “J&K breaks the 3,000 tests a day barrier, as 3,429 samples were tested [on Thursday]. With 18 more positives detected, the total [number of positive cases in J&K] stands at 793, with Jammu recording 68 cases and Kashmir 725. “After weeks of effective control, some fresh COVID-19 positive cases and renewed concerns in Srinagar could be traced to illicit travel.

Source: The Hindu May 07, 2020 20:15 UTC