The teams shall coordinate with the State Health Secretaries to explore all avenues for further supporting and strengthening the states’ preparedness," he said. All the officials of my Ministry, concerned departments and States/UTs have been put on high alert for Novel Coronavirus," said Harsh Vardhan. The Union Health Ministry is also in touch with Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, World Health Organisation (WHO), SEARO for technical support and guidance in the matter. Cabinet Secretary, Secretary (Home Affairs), Secretary (External Affairs), Secretary (Defence), Secretary (Health and Family Welfare), Secretary (Civil Aviation)," it said. The union Health Ministry on Saturday again issued a travel advisory to those visiting China from India or coming back from there in the wake of the outbreak of the contagious novel coronavirus.

Source: Mint January 25, 2020 13:12 UTC