India's First 'Wuhan Pneumonia' Patient... Plans to Evacuate About 300 Nationals

On the 24th, medical staff wearing protective suits are caring for confirmed patients of the novel coronavirus infection (Wuhan pneumonia) in the intensive care unit of Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Hubei Province, China.

[Asia Economy Reporter Donghoon Jung] The first case of the novel coronavirus infection (Wuhan pneumonia) has been reported in India.

On the 30th (local time), Indian local media NDTV cited health authorities reporting that the first patient infected with the novel coronavirus was confirmed in the southern state of Kerala.

According to the report, the first confirmed patient is a university student who recently entered India from Wuhan, China. Health authorities stated, "The patient has been isolated and their condition is being closely monitored."

India has decided to repatriate about 300 of its nationals from China soon. Indian authorities have also prepared aircraft to facilitate the evacuation. Facilities such as military-related sites in the metropolitan area have been arranged to quarantine the repatriated nationals for 14 days.

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