2 deaths; 235 new positive cases report in UT Ladakh; 130 patients cured and discharged

Leh, May 27: As per the media bulletin released by the Directorate of Health Services UT Ladakh, a total of 235 new positive sample reports of Covid-19 were received yesterday. Out of the total positive reports, 196 reports were received by CMO Leh and 39 positive sample reports were received by CMO Kargil.

With the death of two patients from Covid-19 reported, one each in Leh and Kargil districts, the total number of deaths in UT Ladakh has reached 181; 132 in Leh and 49 in Kargil.

The bulletin further details that UT Ladakh has discharged 130 patients yesterday. Out of which 100 patients were discharged by CMO Leh and 30 patients were discharged by CMO Kargil. With this, the total number of COVID-19 active cases in UT Ladakh has gone up to 1664; 1443 in Leh district and 221 in Kargil district.

The bulletin further informs that 274 passengers were screened at KBR Airport Leh yesterday. While 51 passengers including the drivers and helpers of trucks, and light motor vehicles were screened at Khaltsi check post and 121 passengers including the drivers and helpers of trucks, and light motor vehicles were screened at Upshi check post yesterday.