New Delhi (NVI): As China races against time to control the situation arising out of coronavirus outbreak, the Chinese Embassy in India today said Beijing is trying its best to address the concerns of Indian citizens in Wuhan, the epicentre of the epidemic.
“The Chinese government attaches great importance to safeguarding the safety and health of every foreign national in China, and address their legitimate concerns timely,” said Ji Rong, the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India.
“We also hope Indian side could continue to render understanding and support to China’s efforts in epidemic prevention and control,” the Chinese spokesperson added.
The official made the remarks while addressing the Indian government’s concern on pneumonia epidemic caused by the novel coronavirus, and particularly the safety of its citizens in Wuhan which falls in Hubei province. The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak has climbed to 170.
The Chinese Embassy Official’s remarks also come after India reported its first confirmed coronavirus case in Kerala.
“The Chinese side pays close attention to the report of the emergence of one confirmed case of pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus in India and will cooperate with the Indian side to jointly strengthen the epidemic prevention and control,” said Ji Rong, while referring to a Kerala student studying in Wuhan University who has been tested positive for the virus.
The Ministry of Health today confirmed the case, saying that the patient has been kept in isolation at a hospital where his condition is stated to be stable.
Media reports have also said that a 23-year-old Tripura man has died due to the virus at a Malaysian hospital. His family members have claimed that the death occurred due to coronavirus but the Ministry of External Affairs has given no official confirmation in this regard.
