Punjab govt taking all steps to prevent Coronavirus spread, no need to panic: Amarinder

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday assured people of state that his government is taking all measures to prevent spre of coronavirus and said re is need to panic. He also urged people to take all precautions.

"I assure everyone that re is need to panic on account of COVID-19," Singh said in a late night tweet. "We are proactively screening everyone coming from abro and all necessary arrangements are in place. I urge all Punjabis to take due precautions. Toger we shall successfully overcome this challenge," he ded. In a video mess posted on his Twitter handle, Singh said though Coronavirus is a "scary thing", right steps will keep everyone safe.

Punjab has reported one confirmed case of coronavirus so far. man who h travelled to Italy, one of worst-hit countries in world, is currently undergoing treatment at a government hospital in Amritsar. Singh said 2,500 beds are rey for quarantine purposes.

"We have eugh masks and medicines. Our medical teams are re in cities, towns and rural areas and people with symptoms of cough, fever, runny se can get mselves checked," he said.

Chief Minister said government has ordered closure of school, colleges, universities and cinemas, among or measures, to prevent spre of Coronavirus. Singh urged people to maintain hygiene, frequently wash hands and avoid crowded places.