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India reports first coronavirus infection
The world’s second most populous nation has reported its first case of coronavirus infection.
An Indian student, home after studying at Wuhan University, is in isolation at a hospital in Kerala.
"The patient had returned from Wuhan and is now kept in isolation at General Hospital in Thrissur. She is stable," said Kerala health minister KK Shailaja.
"We have directed all hospitals, including private hospitals, to monitor patients coming with similar symptoms. The health department is all set to isolate patients and start treatment," the minister said.
Health authorities urged all travellers returning from China to report to the health department, and they may be put under home quarantine.
The coronavirus outbreak in China has so far claimed 170 lives with nearly 8,000 confirmed cases.
Airlines including IndiGo and Air India have suspended flights, and the government issued a travel advisory for China.
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