IMPHAL, Jan. 28 -- The Manipur Health Department has taken necessary precautionary measures against coronavirus by setting up screening centres at all important entry points, besides forming rapid response teams.

'We have set up the screening centres at the Mao Gate, Jiribam, Behiang and Moreh, besides the airport,' said Additional Director (Public Health) Dr L Arke Singh. Rapid response teams have also been formed to meet any requirements, he added.

The Mao Gate is located on the Manipur-Nagaland border, while Jiribam is located on the Manipur-Assam border and Behiang and Moreh lied along the Indo-Myanmar international border.

Necessary steps have also been taken at the Imphal international airport since January 18 prior to the advisory...