Srinagar, July 12: Since the lockdown norms have been eased, several cities in the country are witnessing a spike in novel coronavirus cases, including Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar. Amid a surge in cases, Srinagar District Magistrate Shahid Choudhary has imposed a Rs 1000 fine on anyone caught not wearing a mask. Coronavirus in India: Check State-Wise COVID-19 Cases.

"Since the lifting of lockdown, there has been a spike in COVID-19 positive cases and deaths here. Today, there are 1611 positive cases including 1100 active cases. We've increased fine for not wearing a mask Rs 1000 from Rs 500," Choudhary said.

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Earlier today, the Jammu and Kashmir administration refused claims of total lockdown in the Union Territory from Monday. "The news regarding this is baseless and just a rumour,” the Divisional Commissioner of Jammu region said in a statement.

According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Jammu and Kashmir has reported 10,156 COVID-19 cases. Of these, 4,092 are active, while 5,895 have recovered from the illness. Till now, 169 people have also died due to the illness.

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