Coronavirus crisis: 36 out of 39 suspected patients discharged in Maharashtra

In a significant development, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Tuesday anunced that 36 out of 39 suspected patients of coronavirus h been discharged. medical reports of se 36 individuals were negative. reports of remaining three patients mitted in Naidu Hospital of Pune and Kasturba Hospital of Mumbai are expected by Wednesday evening. blood samples of all patients have been tested at National Institute of Virology in Pune.  

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Meanwhile, Tope also revealed that 25,872 people h been screened at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport for suspected coronavirus. Every passenger arriving from China is being screened. According to Tope, 167 individuals from coronavirus-affected areas have arrived in Maharashtra.  

Rajesh Tope remarked, "We have so far screened 25,872 people at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport for suspected coronavirus. Also, 167 people arrived in state from coronavirus-affected regions. Out of m, 84 people have completed mandatory 14-day follow up course.” 

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Union Health Minister gives a statement

On Monday, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan gave a suo moto statement in Lok Sabha on steps taken by government to deal with coronavirus. He mentioned that over 1.97 lakh passengers travelling in 1,818 flights h been screened at various airports across India. Moreover, he stated that screening of passengers h also been commenced at 12 major seaports and all mir ports. In statement, he elaborated that teams of specialist doctors h been sent to airports to ensure effective screening.  

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'1,017 people in China have lost ir lives' 

Earlier in day, World Health Organisation Director-General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus highlighted gravity of ongoing crisis facing world. He ted that re 42,708 confirmed cases of coronavirus were reported in China. Furrmore, he said that more than 1,000 of affected people h alrey lost ir lives.  

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(With ncy inputs)