2 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed, govt monitoring situation: Minister

Speaking about the fresh cases of coronavirus confirmed in Delhi and Telangana, union minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said that the government is prepared to handle the situation. So farm the total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in India is five.

New Delhi:Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday informed that two new cases of COVID-19 have been reported, one each in Delhi and Telangana, taking the total number of positive cases in India to five. "Two positive cases of COVID-19 in Delhi and Telangana. Their travel history is from Italy and Dubai. Total positive cases in India till now is five," Dr Harsh Vardhan told media here.

"We are already prepared in advance and are closely monitoring other countries. We are also discussing if we have to revise any of our decisions, amplify it or focus in any particular direction," the Health Minister added. He stated that as the situation develops, the travel restrictions may be further extended to other countries also.

2 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed

"Screening of passengers is being conducted at 21 airports, 12 major seaports, and 65 minor seaports. As many as 5,57,431 passengers have been screened so far at airports and 12,431 passengers have been screened on minor and major seaports," the Union Minister informed.

Under the travel advisory, the existing visas including e-visas will remain suspended for China and Iran, the Health Minister said. "We advise Indians to avoid non-essential travel to China, Iran, Korea, Singapore, and Italy," he added.

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