7 COVID-19 Active Cases in IIOJK, No Fresh Infections in the Valley

While India witnesses a rise in active COVID-19 cases, IIOJK offers a rare sign of relief with no new infections reported in recent days.

Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) currently has just seven active COVID-19 cases, with no fresh infections reported in the Valley over the past two days, offering a temporary sense of relief to residents.

According to a senior official from the local health department, four of these cases are in the IIOJK region. Among them are a resident from Srinagar and an elderly man from Bandipora who tested positive two days ago. Both are currently under home isolation and are being closely monitored. Earlier in the week, two dental students from Kerala studying in IIOJK also tested positive, contributing to the active case count.

“Right now, IIOJK has four active COVID-19 cases, and thankfully, no new infections have been recorded in the last 48 hours,” the health official confirmed.

In the Jammu region, three active cases remain. These include a student from Reasi, one person from Babliana in Jammu city, and another from the Kathua district. Health officials are continuing contact tracing and monitoring to ensure the virus does not spread further.

“With a total of seven active COVID-19 cases across IIOJK, the situation is stable,” the official said, while emphasizing the importance of continued precautionary measures. “There is no cause for alarm, but it is crucial to maintain vigilance and follow safety guidelines.”

Despite the low numbers in IIOJK, COVID-19 cases are gradually rising in other parts of India. Nationwide, the number of active infections has climbed to 3,395. Kerala remains the most affected state, with 1,336 active cases, followed by Maharashtra and the capital, Delhi.

The contrasting trend in IIOJK—where daily new cases are currently at zero—is being seen as a hopeful sign, though health authorities warn against complacency. They continue to advise mask-wearing in crowded places, maintaining hand hygiene, and ensuring vaccination and booster coverage, especially for vulnerable groups.

Officials are also stressing the importance of surveillance in educational institutions and high-risk areas, as previous cases involved students and elderly individuals. Health teams remain on standby to respond quickly to any potential outbreak.

The situation underscores the importance of localized containment strategies and proactive health measures, even as the rest of the country grapples with small surges in infections. While the IIOJK breathes a cautious sigh of relief, the overall national trend calls for continued public cooperation and responsible health practices.