385 fresh covid-19 cases, 9 deaths in J&K 

Srinagar, Dec 17: Twelve travelers were among new covid-19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir in the last 24 hours, taking the total tally to 117317 in J&K. Nine COVID-19 deaths have been reported also–five from Jammu Division and four from Kashmir Valley. Of these cases, 152 were from Jammu Division and 233 from Kashmir valley, the officials said on Thursday.  Giving district wise details, they said Srinagar reported 94 cases, Baramulla 20, Budgam 24, Kupwara 13, Pulwama 35, Anantnag 7, Bandipora 20, Ganderbal 9, Kulgam 3, Shopian 8, Jammu 98, Udhampur 10, Rajouri 9, Doda      8, Kathua 12, Kishtwar 2, Samba 5, Poonch 0, Ramban 6 and Reasi 2. Meanwhile, 395 COVID-19 patients have recovered and were discharged from various hospitals— 216 from Jammu Division and 179 from Kashmir Valley, they added.