The Jammu & Kashmir government has banned entry of foreign tourists to the entire UT as a precautionary measure in view of the Coronavirus outbreak around the world.

Advisor to the Lt. Governor Baseer Ahmad Khan has issued necessary orders in this regard. Secretary Tourism, Director Tourism, Kashmir and Jammu and all the DCs have been asked to ensure implementation of the order with immediate effect.

According to Economic Times report, another person has tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, taking the number of such patients to three, officials said."One more case confirmed positive. Travel history to Saudi Arabia. Had reported high viral load earlier. Total 3 positive cases now," official spokesperson Rohit Kansal tweeted.Earlier, Kansal said the patient had been kept in isolation.Officials in the health department said this was the third positive case.