<span style="color: #222222;">In Jammu and Kashmir, Bandipora district administration has dispatched  24 trucks carrying essential commodities to Gurez valley. The road remained closed for several months owing to heavy snowfall in the valley. Though the road was thrown open last week only, the entry and exit from the Gurez valley has been banned as a precautionary measure to prevent Gurez from getting infected by the corona virus.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza said the trucks carrying essential commodities were fumigated properly before proceeding towards Gurez. A team of doctors also conducted medical check-ups of the drivers to ensure that no carona suspect enters the Valley. The vehicles were carrying essential commodities like fresh vegetables, diesel, petrol, LPG refills, poultry and other household needs.</span><br />''  <br />