In Jammu and Kashmir,  an upward trend in the number of COVID-19 cases are being reported particularly in Kashmir Division.<br />''<br />''The Union Territory administration is making all out efforts  to prevent the spread of the contagious pandemic by issuing the advisories for the public, from time to time.  AIR Correspondent reports,  the total number of novel coronavirus cases in Jammu and Kashmir has now risen to 2,446 after 105 more positive cases were reported yesterday.<br />''<br />''The new cases include 17 pregnant women — 10 from Baramulla district — and a nursing assistant from the Chest Diseases hospital in Srinagar.<br />''<br />''Out of these new cases of the pandemic, 90 are from Kashmir and 15 from Jammu.<br />''<br />''Meanwhile, keeping in view of the surge in the number of positive cases in the Union Territory, Government Advisory has urged the people not to step out of their homes unless necessary. If it is important to move out for unavoidable reasons, wearing a mask and to maintain social distancing norms, personal hygiene and frequent hand-washing with soap and water need to be ensured.<br />