Coronavirus: Four suspected of infection in Mumbai, kept under observation

Amid scare of vel Coronavirus, till w, four people in Mumbai have been kept under observation, with suspicion of infection. While three persons were mitted last week for possible exposure to virus strain, fourth person has been mitted in isolation ward on Monday. 

As per reports, over 2000 passengers have undergone rmal screening at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport since January 19. However, cases of virus have been reported in Maharashtra yet. 

Ministry of Health issues helpline number

Harsh Vardhan-led Ministry of Health has issued a helpline number for queries on vel Coronavirus. According to ministry, a 24*7 Call Centre will be active for responding to queries. vel coronavirus helpline number is: +91-11-23978046

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Indian Embassy issues health visory

Indian Embassy released a list of directives to be followed by passengers travelling from China to India in wake of an outbreak of Coronavirus. visory stated simple health measures to maintain personal hygiene, measures to restrict outbreak and measures to be taken if visible symptoms of affliction.

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Wuhan on lockdown

In wake of Coronavirus outbreak, China has put Wuhan and Huanggang under a lockdown, suspending public transport in and out of city, stated international reports. virus which was first reported to World Health Organization on December 31 is currently under investigation by scientists to understand destructive potential of new virus, kwn as 2019-nCoV, as per reports. Currently, virus has killed as many as 80 people in China until w.

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(With ncy inputs)