All 645 evacuees from Wuhan test Nrgative for nCoV, no new case detected

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New Delhi : As on 6th February 6, 2020, altogether 1,38,750 passengers from 1,265 flights have been screened for Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) illness. Till now, no new case has been detected. All 645 evacuees from Wuhan, China, have tested negative for Novel Coronavirus.

In addition, 510 samples have been tested by ICMR network laboratories of which all have tested negative except for 3 already reported positive. The 3 positive cases are clinically stable. Community surveillance and contact tracing is ongoing by IDSP for 6,558 persons across 32 States/UTs.

Fourth Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) meeting was held on February 6, 2020, under Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) to discuss various technical issues including review period of follow up required for asymptomatic travellers from China, according to a PIB release.

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, in coordination with central Ministries and all States/UTs, is taking adequate measures for management of Novel Coronavirus in India. In case of fever, cough and symptoms of Pneumonia, it has advised medical attention immediately. For any technical query on 2019-nCoV, call the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Helpline at +91-11-23978046 or email at ncov2019@gmail.com.