Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to set up 10-bed isolation wards in every district hospital and medical college of the state as a precautionary measure to deal with any suspected case of coronavirus.

The directive came during a review meeting of the Health Department chaired by the Chief Minister, an official release said.

Adityanath has also directed that special vigil must be maintained at airports and on the Indo-Nepal border.

He has asked the Health officials to take necessary steps in coordination with the Union Health Ministry.

Directions have also been issued to spread awareness about the virus and precautionary steps needed.