As of now, no Indian in China affected by coronavirus outbreak: MEA

External Affairs Ministry said on Sunday that as of w Indian in China has been affected by coronavirus outbreak and embassy in Beijing is in close touch with all Indians, including university students, in Wuhan and elsewhere in Hubei province.

death toll in dely new coronavirus in China rose to 56 on Sunday with confirmed cases of viral affliction reaching 2,008, including 23 from abor. pneumonia outbreak was first reported in Wuhan City, central China's Hubei Province, in December 2019. city of 11 million has been in quarantine since Thursday -- with body allowed to leave as government tries to contain its spre.

Apart from Wuhan, 12 or cities have been completely sealed by Chinese authorities to stop virus from spreing. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is closely monitoring situation, MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said. "We are also closely coordinating with Chinese authorities. As of w, we understand that Indian citizens have been affected by outbreak and that food and water supplies are available to m," Kumar tweeted. He said Indian Embassy in China has also me operational three helplines to respond to any concerns of Indians in that country.

"Our embassy in Beijing is in close touch with Indian citizens including students to extend assistance, including on possible travel options out of Hubei province," MEA spokesperson said in ar tweet. He said Indian embassy and Consulates General in China are working with Chinese authorities to try and facilitate Indian citizens caught up in se "difficult circumstances". Earlier on Sunday, Jaishankar said Indian Embassy in Beijing is constantly checking on health and well-being of Indians in China.

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