Indian embassy in Beijing cancels Republic Day ceremony due to coronavirus outbreak in China

Indian embassy in China has canceled Republic Day ceremony in view of coronavirus outbreak which has killed 25 people and infected over 800 ors.

Indian mission on Friday took to social media to anunce cancelation of celebrations scheduled for January 26.

"In view of evolving situation due to coronavirus outbreak in China as well as decision of Chinese authorities to cancel public garing and events,@EOIBeijing has also decided to call off Republic Day reception scheduled to be held @EOIBeijing on January 26th," embassy said on Twitter.

According to latest reports, death toll in deadly coronavirus has climbed to 25 with confirmed cases rising sharply to 830, mostly in China's Hubei province. PTI KJV CPS