Kashmir: First COVID-19 case confirmed, patient came from abroad two days ago

The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has recorded its first case of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday.

A resident of Khanyar area in Srinagar tested positive for Covid-19, Jammu and Kashmir administration confirmed. According to authorities, the patient had a history of international travel and arrived in India on March 16.

The patient has currently been put under isolation and surveillance, contact tracing has started in a 300-metre area.

The mayor of Srinagar



Municipal Corporation Junaid Azim Mattu confirmed the case.

"I have been informed a short while ago that #Srinagar has had its first positive case for Covid-19. It's a congested area in the city interiors. We have to be transparent to convey the gravity of the challenge and also seek serious measures and responsible behaviour," Mattu said in a series of tweets.

Authorities have confirmed restrictions will be put on public transport, assembly of people and as well as other measures in Srinagar from tomorrow.