Amid coronavirus scare, Patna hospital cancels leaves of doctors, support staff

Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) has canceled leaves of all its doctors and support staff in order to provide better care to patients. decision comes in backdrop of increasing coronavirus cases across country. 

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Hospital statement

In a statement, hospital said, "Vacation of all doctors and employees have been canceled due to coronavirus outbreak. Two dal officers have been appointed for monitoring and treatment of patients." hospital has also appointed two dal officers for monitoring and treatment of patients.

At least 75 people have been confirmed with coronavirus in India and one death has been reported. A 76-year old man from Karnataka died on Thursday "due to co-morbidity and has also tested positive for COVID-19." A PIB release went on to state that he h a travel history of visiting Saudi Arabia and also h a kwn case of hypertension and asthma. This marks first death due to coronavirus in India.  

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India cancels Visas

On Wednesday evening, Union Government anunced that all existing visas, barring diplomatic, UN/International Organisations, employment and project visas, will stand suspended till April 15, 2020. 

This visory also applies for people with visa-free travel, and to OCI cardholders, whose visa-free access will be temporarily suspended with effect from March 13, 2020. However, statement mentioned that any foreign national who intends to travel to India for any compelling reason may contact nearest Indian Embassy for furr clarity or guidance.

 Ministry of External Affairs has also appointed an ditional secretary level rank official as dal officer to coordinate efforts at global level regarding spre of COVID-19. 

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World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared vel Coronavirus, or COVID-19, outbreak as a pandemic.

Globally, around 4,900 people have died due to Coronavirus, with epicentre being China. virus has infected around 1,34,000 people globally and has w spre to rth America, South America, Europe, New Zealand, and more than 100 or countries.

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