India seeks China's consent for operating 2 flights to bring back Indians from Hubei

As unprecedented outbreak of dely coronavirus has sparked fears globally, India has requested Chinese government for permission to operate two flights to evacuate Indian nationals from Hubei Province of China. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar posted an update on January 29 that Indian Embassy in China is also currently in touch with Chinese authorities for necessary logistics to bring back Indians. 

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vel virus has alrey claimed nearly 132 lives in China with 5,974 confirmed cases in country. Embassy of India in Beijing posted an update on January 29 informing about ir work to ensure 'smooth evacuation' of Indians from China. On evacuation, all individuals will be quarantined for two weeks and arrangements are me for same. 

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Precautionary measures taken

As per statement of Health Ministry, travel visories have been sent to joining countries including China to spre information about disease globally.  screening of passengers with travel history from China which was earlier only on seven airports has been extended to 13 more, taking total to 20. According to press release by government, authorities have been using rmal scanners for faster screening. 

Besides a lab in Pune, four more labs have been reied for testing samples. Furrmore, ministry of shipping has also initiated screening at major ports. Till January 28, according to statement, 155 flights were screened including 33,552 passengers. Out of all, samples of 20 passengers have been tested in NIV Pune and all were negative. 

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(with inputs from ncies)