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East Coast Railways Removes Blankets From Trains Amid Coronavirus Scare

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In the wake of coronavirus outbreak, Central and Western Railway on Saturday ordered the withdrawal of blankets and curtains from AC coaches as they are not washed every day.

Other items in the bedroll, including bedsheets, towels, and pillow covers, are washed every day.

"As per the extant instructions, curtains and blankets provided in AC coaches are not washed (after) every trip. In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, blankets and curtains will be immediately withdrawn from service until further orders."

"Passengers will be advised to bring their own blankets in their own interest. Some additional bedsheets will be kept for any exigencies," Western Railway spokesperson Gajanan Mahatpurkar told news agency PTI.