708 COVID cases in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR/JAMMU, Aug 7: Kashmir today reported 643 fresh cases COVID-19 taking overall tally of the cases to 469749.
Among the cases, 1,72,484 are from Jammu division and 2,97,265 from Kashmir valley.
Those who tested positive include 203 from Srinagar, Baramulla 248, Budgam 67, Pulwama 7, Kupwara 50, Anantnag 41, Bandipora 10, Ganderbal 4, Kulgam 12 and Shopian 1.
So far, 4776 people have succumbed to the virus and among them include 2346 from Jammu division and 2430 from the Valley.
An official said, 665 COVID- 19 patients recovered during the last 24 hours-147 from Jammu division and 518 from Kashmir Valley. There are now 5304 active cases- 1275 in Jammu and 4029 in Kashmir.
Meanwhile, Jammu region today reported 65 COVID positive cases including 36 in Jammu district.
With 147 recoveries, Jammu region has been left with 1275 active positive cases.