Leh, May 17, 2021: As per the media bulletin released by the Directorate of Health Services UT Ladakh last night, a total of 119 positive sample reports of Covid-19 were received yesterday. Out of the total positive reports, 103 reports were received by CMO Leh and 16 positive sample reports were received by CMO Kargil.
The bulletin further details that UT Ladakh has discharged 122 patients yesterday. Out of which 96 patients were discharged by CMO Leh and 26 patients were discharged by CMO Kargil. With this, the total number of COVID-19 active cases in UT Ladakh has come down to 1546; 1267 in Leh district and 279 in Kargil district.
The bulletin further informs that 333 passengers were screened at KBR Airport Leh yesterday. While 30 passengers including the drivers and helpers of trucks, and light motor vehicles were screened at Khaltsi check post on Saturday and 139 passengers including the drivers and helpers of trucks, and light motor vehicles were screened at Upshi check post on Saturday.