The authorities in Jammu province have deferred all surgeries in all Government as well as private hospitals across Jammu division amid surge in Covid-19 cases.
The order, a copy of which lies with KNO, was issued by the Divisional Commissioner Jammu.
The order states that coronavirus cases are on rise and to keep this in mind, all elective and routine surgeries are deferred across Jammu division.
Divisional Commissioner has also asked the district magistrates and chief medical officers to keep track on the implementation of this order in all districts of Jammu.
Kashmir News Observer (KNO) is a news agency in Jammu and Kashmir.