RANCHI, Jan. 27 -- In view of the fast spreading corona virus in China, an alert has also been issued in Jharkhand. The Health Department has instructed civil surgeons and concerned officials of all districts to take precaution about this.

Advisory has been sent to all the districts by the Union Health Ministry through email. The district surveillance team has been asked to send reports regularly, sharing the reporting format prepared under SOP and Integrated G Surveillance Program.

The department has given instructions to keep a watch on patients suffering from this virus and to keep all necessary preparations for prevention of infection.

Health Secretary holds a meeting with officials Health Secretary Dr. Nitin Madan Kulkarni held a me...