Govt decides to prepare for evacuation of Indians from coronavirus-hit Wuhan in China

government on Monday decided to prepare for possible evacuation of Indian nationals from Wuhan city in Coronavirus-hit Chinese province of Hubei. decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba which carried out a detailed review of situation arising out of outbreak of Coronavirus in China.

Officials said External Affairs Ministry will request to Chinese authorities for evacuation of Indians from Wuhan. China is reeling under coronavirus epidemic which has claimed 80 lives so far. officials also said Shipping ministry will initiate screening of people at international ports having traffic from China.