Notification Period:
03 February 2020
To
03 March 2020

This is to inform the general public that the WHO has declared the new Coronavirus outbreak, a Public health emergency of international concern. In line with the advisory issued by the Ministry of Health vide notification no. PPD/PPMS-25/2019-2020/ dated 30th January 2020, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests would like to inform the general public not to import and consume food items, especially raw meat, fresh fruits and vegetables from unidentified sources across the border as the source of the virus is not established. 

Soliciting kind support from the General Public.