Coronavirus effect: Sports Minister advises country's athletes to not shake hands with people

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday warned country's athletes to be extra cautious in the wake of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, saying they should avoid shaking hands and close contact while mingling with people.

"I advise our sportspersons and common citizens also to be careful while mingling with various people. For sometime, it's absolutely not necessary to shake hands or hug," Rijiju tweeted.

"We can manage with our traditional Namaste, Salaam, Jai Hind and many local words for greetings!"