Vigil strengthened along border in West Bengal after Nepal confirms 1st coronavirus case

After Nepal confirmed its first case of coronavirus, the Ministry of Health on Monday strengthened vigil at Panitanki (West Bengal) entry point from Nepal.

"We are on high vigil in districts bordering Nepal. We have strengthened vigil at Panitanki (West Bengal) entry point from Nepal," said the Ministry of Health.

On Sunday, a total of 29,707 passengers from 137 flights were screened in India and the country has remained coronavirus free so far.