31 fresh virus cases in Ladakh; total count 5,712

Thirty-one more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Lakh, taking number of infections in union territory to 5,712, an official bulletin said on Friday.

So far, 68 people have died from infection in Lakh. Thirty of deaths took place in Leh district with rest 38 taking place in Kargil.

Of 31 new cases, officials said 29 surfaced in in Leh and two in Kargil district.

y said 37 patients were discharged from health facilities in Lakh.

So far, 4,902 patients have been cured of disease in Lakh, officials said.