Patna medical college cancels leave of doctors, support staff

"Vacation of all doctors and employees have been canceled due to coronavirus outbreak. Two nodal officers have been appointed for monitoring and treatment of patients," the PMCH said in a statement.

Published On 2020-03-16 05:00 GMT   |   Update On 2020-03-16 05:00 GMT
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Patna: In the wake of coronavirus outbreak, Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) has cancelled leave of all doctors and support staff.

The hospital has also appointed two nodal officers for monitoring and treatment of patients.

"Vacation of all doctors and employees have been canceled due to coronavirus outbreak. Two nodal officers have been appointed for monitoring and treatment of patients," the PMCH said in a statement.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.

Read Also: 68-yr-old Delhi woman, who tested positive for COVID-19, dies due to comorbidity: Health Ministry

Coronavirus, which originated in the Wuhan city of China, has so far spread to more than 100 countries infecting over 1,20,000 people. India has confirmed 73 cases of lethal infection.

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