IAF's massive C-17 aircraft loaded with relief supplies flies off to coronavirus-hit Wuhan
Updated: February 27, 2020 02:27 PM IST
As the world continues to reel under fear of deadly outbreak of coronavirus, Indian Air Force's massive C-17 Globemaster military aircraft departed to Chinese city of Wuhan to deliver relief material in hour of need. Military aircraft will also evacuate stranded Indians. PM Modi had expressed solidarity with China in this grave moment of adversity. Around 80,239 cases have been confirmed globally, according to World Health Organization report. In the past 24 hours, countries including Afghanistan, Bahrain, Iraq and Oman have reported cases of COVID-19. The virus has spread to over 24 countries since December after it first case originated from China's Wuhan city.
