Confirmed Coronavirus Cases In India Jump To 31

New Delhi:  One more suspect has tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in India.

The patient, who had a travel history of Thailand and Malaysia, is in hospital quarantine and stable, a PIB press release said.

With this, India now has 31 confirmed cases, which include 16 Italian nationals.

As per the latest advisory, all international passengers irrespective of nationality are mandated to undergo universal medical screening. Adequate screening measures have been set up and nine more airports have been added to the existing 21, bringing the total to 30 airports, the release further said.

In addition, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and WHO have organised a day-long national-level training on Covid-19 here. It is being attended by 280 health officials from all states, and hospitals of railways, defence, and paramilitary forces.

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