15 new COVID-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir, total rises to 741

Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday reported 15 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking total number of such cases in union territory to 741 , officials said.

y said while 14 cases were from Kashmir Valley, one was from Jammu region.

"Fifteen new positive cases have been reported from Jammu and Kashmir in last 24 hours, which has taken total positive cases to 741," officials said.

Of total number of cases reported so far in union territory, 678 are from Kashmir and 63 from Jammu.

While 320 patients have recovered, eight people, including three women, have died. re are 413 active cases, y said.

Over 80,000 people have been put under surveillance, including those who are eir in government-established quarantine facilities or in home-isolation till w.