Coronavirus: Bihar's PMCH cancels leave of doctors, support staff

Patna (Bihar) [India], Mar 13 : 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 Orgsation (WHO) has declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.

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.

( With inputs from ANI )