Published 21:40 IST, March 4th 2020
J&k to set up data collection centres for tourists from Coronavirus-affected countries
The Jammu-Kashmir administration informed about setting up data collection centres to gather information on tourists from coronavirus affected countries.
Advertisement
Amid increase in number of positive coronavirus cases in India, Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday informed about forming data control centres at Srinagar and Jammu, to collect information about foreign tourists coming from coronavirus affected nations.
Department of Information and Public Relations for government of Jammu-Kashmir also took to ir official Twitter handle and informed about setting up dedicated 24/7 data control centres.
Advertisement
department also informed about identifying two passengers with a travel history to Italy and South Korea and shifting m to GMC Jammu Hospital for sample testing.
Advertisement
Coronavirus death toll crosses 3,000, 28 confirmed positive cases in India
Earlier on Wednesday, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan addressed a press conference and stated that till w re are 28 confirmed cases of coronavirus in India and added that universal screening of all international flights will begin to control spread of deadly virus. Health Minister also released an updated travel advisory.
Advertisement
Meanwhile, over 3,000 people have been killed globally after being infected with virus. deadly virus, that originated in China late last year, continues to spread around world and has infected more than 90,000 people. While most of cases are from Hubei province of China and city of Wuhan ( epicentre of outbreak), or countries including Iran, Italy, Japan, and Philippines have also reported deaths related to vel coronavirus.
Advertisement
(With inputs from ANI)
Advertisement
21:40 IST, March 4th 2020