NEW DELHI: Outbreak of coronavirus matter of concern; we need to respond responsibly said EAM S Jaishankar in LS. 6000 Indians stranded in Iran including 1,100 pilgrims from Maharashtra and J-K and 300 students said EAM in LS. Initial focus on bringing back pilgrims, mostly stranded in coronavirus-hit Qom in Iran said EAM.
229 out of 529 samples of Indians stranded in Iran have tested negative for coronavirus.
There are operational constraints in evacuating Indians as Iranian system is strict.
We will continue to track welfare of all Indians stranded in Iran.
We will do whatever we must to check spread of coronavirus said EAM on visa restrictions.
Medical team being sent to Italy to test Indians; those testing negative will be allowed to travel said EAM in LS. (agencies)
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