Coronavirus: Indian Army quarantines 34 jawans, soldiers; total cases in Ladakh at 8

Amid the coronavirus pandemic taking a toll over the world, the Indian Army on Wednesday quarantined all soldiers and colleagues of the Ladakh Scouts jawan who has tested positive for COVID-19 in Ladakh. According to Rigzin Samphel, Commissioner Secretary, Ladakh samples of all 34 jawans and soldiers were collected, out of which two have been found to be positive. The infected people are relatives of the earlier positive cases and have been quarantined. With this, the total number of positive cases of coronavirus has risen to 8. 

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