<span style="color: #222222;">In Uttar Pradesh, authorities are on after cases of suspected new coronavirus surfaced in few districts. Several measures have been taken to deal with the spread of the COVID-19. UP Health Minister Jai Pratap Singh said that all those coming from Corona Virus affected countries are being scanned. A special vigil is maintained at Indo-Nepal Border. A total of 34 samples have been sent for the test. Health Minister said that 6 persons in Agra were found positive for the virus as per the test of King George Medical University but these samples have been sent to NIV Pune for second round of testing.<br />''<br />''AIR correspondent reports that the 34 samples which are sent for testing are from Agra, Gautam Budh Nagar and Bulandashahar districts. Health Minister said that all highly suspected six persons from Agra have been shifted to Delhi and their other 7 family members had been advised to &quot;quarantine&quot; themselves at their home. Meanwhile, Hotels and tourist sites in Agra have been instructed to inform the office of the Chief Medical Officer as soon as visitors from Italy, Iran or China arrive, so that they can be screened for coronavirus infection. In Sonbhadra district an isolation ward with all facilities has been set up since more than 50 foreign nationals are working here in OBRA Power house.</span><br />
News On AIR | March 4, 2020 9:20 AM
Authorities on after cases of suspected new coronavirus surfaced in UP districts