One more person tested positive for coronavirus in Sanjak in Chiktan area of Kargil, Rigzin Samphel, Commissioner/Secretary Health UT said during the press conference today on April 2.

He informed that the concerned Block Medical Officer and Sub-divisional Magistrate have started contact tracing as it is known that this patient was already kept in quarantine facility because of COIVD-19 symptoms. 

Rigzin Samphel, Commissioner/Secretary Health UT said that before coming to the hospital the patient visited Achinathang village of Leh district. Therefore, Chief Medical Officers of Leh and Kargil are in Achinathang and Sanjak villages. 

He further said, “If necessary, both the areas would be brought under containment policy”.

He again appeals for strictly maintaining social distancing and following the precautionary measures issued by WHO and Health department. 
 
Regarding the distribution of vegetables being brought by Air Force cargo, he said that as decided in a meeting with the Council (Hill Council, Leh), the distribution of vegetables would be carried out in coordination with the Council.