Health Ministry Advises People To Refrain From Travelling To China In Wake Of Coronavirus Outbreak newsonair.com

Union Health Ministry reviewed the preparedness for prevention and management of Novel Coronavirus in the country with States and Union territories. The meeting assumes significance in the wake of outbreak of Novel Coronavirus in China. The diease has so far claim 106 lives in China, while 4,500 people have been reported to be infected with Novel Corona virus globally.

Special Secretary in the Health Ministry Sanjeeva Kumar chaired the meeting with the representatives of State governments and UTs through video conferencing. Health Ministry has issued travel advisory asking people to avoid all non-essential travel to China. It has also advised all the travelers from China to monitor their health closely.