No coronavirus outbreak in Tamil Nadu, says state Health Minister

Chennai( Tamil Nadu)[India], Mar 6 : Tamil Nadu Health Minister Vijayabaskar on Friday said there is no coronavirus infection in the state.

Talking to reporters, here Vijayabaskar said: "We have examined 54 samples in Tamil Nadu and all of them are negative. There is no coronavirus infection in Tamul Nadu. People should not pc but at the same time do not be careless as it is an airborne disease."

"We have constituted a 100 member team for dealing with coronavirus. We are coordinating with the Airport Authority of India in screening at airports. 57 international flights from different destinations including Italy, Iran, South Koria has been screened.

"Yesterday CM K Palswami chaired a meeting with health officials. We are doing 24x7 screening in Chennai. We also have dedicated ambulances on standby," he added.

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Vijayabaskar and Health department Secretary Beela Rajesh reviewed the precautionary measures taken in Chennai Airport to tackle the spread of coronavirus outbreak.

State Health Secretary Beela Rajesh said: "There is no need to pc. Do's and Don'ts are given at all public places for creating awareness. Awareness in schools, colleges and other public places been done. So far we have 8500 passengers and 57 flights arrive from different destinations who are thoroughly screened for any symptoms."

( With inputs from ANI )