Beijing (NVI): The Indian Embassy in Beijing has cancelled Republic Day reception scheduled for January 26 in view of the coronavirus-related situation in China, which is being closely monitored by the Mission here.
“In view of the evolving situation due to the corona virus outbreak in China as well as the decision of Chinese authorities to cancel public gathering and events,@EOIBeijinghas also decided to call off the Republic Day reception scheduled to be held @EOIBeijing on January 26th,” the Embassy said in a tweet.
The Embassy has set up two hotline numbers for those who wish to get in touch in this regard. The hotline numbers are +8618612083629 and +8618612083617.
“We are closely monitoring the evolving situation in China, including advisories issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) in this connection,” the Embassy said.
The Embassy said it has been receiving queries from Indians in Hubei province as well as their relatives in India in connection with the evolving situation of the coronavirus epidemic in China.
“In this regard the embassy is in touch with relevant Chinese authorities in Beijing and Wuhan as well as Indians in Hubei Province, especially in Wuhan,” an official statement said.
The relevant Chinese authorities have assured all assistance to residents of Wuhan, including food supply.
At present, it is reported that supermarkets (particularly those that are government run) and e-commerce services, including food delivery continue to remain operational in Wuhan.
Everyone concerned has been advised to keep track of the Embassy’s social media accounts (give account details) for updates on this evolving situation.
