At least 195 Indians who were evacuated from coronavirus-hit Iran in the third batch were brought to the Jaisalmer military station for quarantine Wednesday, a defence spokesperson said. Two battalions of Army troops vacated their living accommodations in Jodhpur and Jaisalmer in Rajasthan to step up their efforts in view of the rapidly spreading coronavirus. The total capacity of all three facilities at Manesar, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur is approximately 1,600. "Army authorities have confirmed that all the quarantined persons are stable and are making full use of the facilities available in the wellness facility," Colonel Sombit Ghosh, Rajasthan Defence PRO said. “The facilities include hygienic living and dining facilities, outdoor and indoor sports facilities, entertainment and even the facility for performing religious rituals,” the officer informed. Read more: pic.twitter.com/fiROlhrVFr — The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) March 18, 2020 A senior officer at the Army Headquarters in New Delhi said that all possible arrangements have been made to make the stay of those being quarantined comfortable. "The facilities include hygienic living and dining facilities, outdoor and indoor sports facilities, entertainment and even the facility for performing religious rituals," the officer informed. Until now, 372 evacuees have been treated at Manesar and at least 82 are under quarantine. Whereas, at Jaisalmer, 484 citizens who were evacuated from Iran, are under quarantine from March 15. Meanwhile, all cadets and personnel in the National Defence Academy (NDA) Khadakvasla, have been briefed and sensitised about the causes and symptoms of coronavirus by the local military hospital's commanding officer and have also been advised in ensuring personal hygiene. All large public gatherings, celebrations, mass activities, visits to crowded places, guest lectures and movies have been suspended for the cadets and staff till further orders. All educational tours and outdoor hikes have also been cancelled. The Army has also debunked social media reports about a member of the Military Institute of Technology (MILIT) and Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) campus in Pune having tested for COVID-19. "No symptoms associated with coronavirus have been detected in any personnel of MILIT All necessary arrangements are in place to regulate screening of individuals reporting with cough, cold and fever in conjunction with medical authorities," a defence spokesperson said.
