Coronavirus scare: South Korean quarantined in Assam hotel

A South Korean has been quarantined in his hotel room in Assam's Dhemaji district in the wake of the novel coronavirus outbreak, officials said on Wednesday.

The South Korean had come to Dhemaji town on March 11 to inaugurate a Korean therapy centre, district officials said.

His swab and blood samples have been sent for test, they said.

On the other hand, Excise Minister Parimal Suklabaidya has ordered the closure of all IMFL 'ON' shops -- where one can buy and consume liquor -- till March 31 as a precautionary measure, officials said.

Meanwhile, Hailakandi district authorities said no coronavirus-like symptoms were found in a person who was admitted to the isolation ward of Silchar Medical College and Hospital.

The person, who was returning home from Bengaluru, did not show any coronavirus-like symptom and has been discharged,

Dr Ramesh Chandra Dwivedy, Joint Director of Health Services of Hailakandi said.

District Deputy Commissioner Keethi Jalli urged people not to panic and said the administration has taken all possible measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

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