Jammu, May 6 -- Government has ordered to defer routine/elective surgeries in all Government and Private Health Institutions of Jammu division for their optimal utilization amid the surge in Covid cases.

An order issued by Divisional Commissioner stated that "In view of the prevailing situation of Covid-219 pandemic in Jammu Division, which demands optimal utilization of available resources so that the existing infrastructure/healthcare facilities are not overburdened, the elective/routine surgeries are required to be deferred.

It further stated that the main focus of the Health Care System at this juncture is management of Covid-19 positive cases and majority of the resources at present of the Health Care System have been diverted to C...