Leh, Dec. 24: As per the media bulletin released by the Directorate of Health Services UT Ladakh last night, a total of 13 persons tested positive for COVID-19. Out of which 11 positive sample reports were received by CMO Leh and two positive sample reports were received by CMO Kargil. The bulletin further details that UT Ladakh has discharged 46 patients yesterday. Out of which 34 patients were discharged by CMO Leh and 12 patients were discharged by CMO Kargil. With this, the total number of COVID-19 active cases in UT Ladakh has come down to 237; 216 in Leh district and 21 in Kargil district.
The bulletin further informed that 689 passengers were screened at KBR Airport Leh yesterday. While 200 passengers including the drivers and helpers of trucks, tankers, and light motor vehicles were screened at Khaltsi check post on Wednesday.