Union Government has decided to send an aircraft consignment of medical supplies on a relief flight to China’s Wuhan.

Briefing media in New Delhi this afternoon, External Affairs Ministry Spokesman Raveesh Kumar said, this is a small way to express support to China as it continues to fight against Novel Corona virus epidemic.

He said that on its return journey, the aircraft will bring in Indian nationals who could not board the first two flights. Those interested to come back have been asked to contact Indian Embassy.

Mr Kumar also said that nationals of other countries will be accommodated as well subject to capacity limitations and other logistics.

The Spokesman said, as per latest information, eight Indian nationals have been infected with Novel Corona virus on board the cruise ship Diamond Princess which was quarantined off the coast of Japan.

They are being treated at a local hospital. There are 132 Indian crew members and six Indian passengers who were on board the cruise ship.