Two new persons were tested positive for Coronavirus infection in Leh district, taking the total number of positive cases to 8. A total of 33 negative reports were also received. Rigzin Samphel, Commissioner/ Secretary (Health) on March 18 informed that both the positive cases were quarantined and were shifted to the isolation ward at SNM Hospital Leh. 

He appeals to the general public to restrain from mass gathering, refrain from believing in rumours spreading through social media and strictly follow the health precautionary measures given by the World Health Organization and Health Department of UT Administration.

Regarding the condition of all six positive cases of UT Ladakh, their condition is stable and they are under constant monitoring.

Briefing about the quarantine area of Chuchot Gongma Samphel informed that some area of Chuchot Yokma has also been brought under containment area. He updated about the continuous close watch by the District Administration and extended his appreciation for the support of residents of the quarantined area. 

To prevent and control COVID-19 infection, Health Department, Leh observed Immunization Day in Health Centre at containment zone of Chuchot Gongma where 13 beneficiaries were given vaccination; one normal delivery was conducted at PHC Chuchot on March 16 and both the mother and child are healthy. Routine Immunization programme was also conducted at various villages of Stakna, Martselang, Changa, Shang and Matho. Training of doctors and pharmacists was conducted at PHC Khaltse; awareness programme to all pharmacists of Leh block; awareness campaign on COVID-19 in Magyu village; and COVID-19 training to all FMPHW of Nubra block conducted.