The authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have ordered immediate closure of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra following the detection of COVID positive cases there. According to University sources, 14 students of the University were found COVID positive after which District Magistrate Reasi ordered immediate closure of the University till further orders. Thirteen pilgrims of Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine also tested positive for COVID pandemic on their arrival at Katra Railway Station  yesterday and were treated as per the protocol.<br />''<br />''<br />