Coronavirus | Jammu and Kashmir extends lockdown in five districts as 37 die, 4,650 test positive

95% of COVID-19 beds and ventilator-supported beds occupied in Srinagar, say officials

J&K recorded 37 deaths and 4,650 positive cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, posing a major challenge to the health infrastructure. The Union Territory has extended the lockdown in five districts up to May 10. An official said 1,463 of the new cases were from the Jammu division and 3,187 from the Kashmir division. “25 of the deaths were from the Jammu division and 12 from the Kashmir division.” The number of active positive cases has risen to 37,302, which has put extra pressure on health infrastructure and bed occupancy.