7 more die of Covid-19 in Kashmir, toll reaches 453

7 more die of Covid-19 in Kashmir, toll reaches 453

Srinagar August  7 PTK) Covid-19 on Friday claimed seven more lives including a CRPF man in Kashmir, taking the toll of Covid related deaths in J&K to 453.

An official from SKIMS said that a 60-year-old woman from Sopore who was admitted on 31 died on Thursday evening.

He said that a 55-year-old man from Chersoo area of Awantipora who was admitted on 31 July and 65 year old woman from Anantnag also died on Friday.

A 32-year-old CRPF man of 179 Battalion posted in Sopore also died at SKIMS who was tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday, he said.

An official from GMC Srinagar said that a 60-year-old man from HMT Srinagar who was admitted on 03 August and a 65 year old woman from Dalgate died on Friday.

An official from CD hospital said that a 65-year-old man from Hawal Srinagar who was admitted at CD hospital after testing positive for Covid-19 died on Friday.

He added that his 2nd report came negative, however, report of his third sample is awaited.

With seven more deaths, the death toll in J&K has reached to 453.(PTK)