<span style="color: #222222;">Union Government today confirmed that thirteen fresh cases of Novel Coronavirus have been reported in the country, taking the tally of positive cases to 73. Briefing media in New Delhi this evening, Joint Secretary in Health Ministry Lav Aggrawal said, India has taken preventive measures to contain the spread of Coronavirus and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is continuously monitoring the situation.<br />''<br />''Mr. Aggarwal said, the safety and welfare of the Indians living abroad is the top most priority of the government and 948 passengers – 900 Indians and 48 foreign nationals were evacuated so far.<br />''<br />''Talking about Indians stranded in Iran due to Corona pandemic, Joint Secretary in Civil Aviation Ministry Rubina Ali said, 150 to 300 Indians are still to be evacuated from Iran and this will be done in two phases. She said, 200 Indians will reach Mumbai tomorrow from Iran and they will be sent to Jaisalmer in Rajasthan for 14 days quarantine period.</span><br />''<br />