Coronavirus: IMA appeals people to not rush for masks

: People wear masks as preventive measures in the wake of the novel coronavirus scare (PTI Photo)

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Sunday asked citizens of Thane to not panic and rush to buy masks in view of the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Addressing an awareness programme, Dr Vedhas Nimkar, Joint Secretary of IMA's Thane Chapter, said only those people who are advised to use masks by doctors should use them.

The event was attended by doctors and local people.

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