Meanwhile, hundreds of people in Pune and Delhi rushed to designated hospitals for a check-up. While around 800 'voluntary patients' went to the Naidu Hospital in Pune, at least 265 patients went for screening at the Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital in the capital.

'There is fear and people will come to the hospital. But it is the duty of doctors in public service to give their best for the betterment of the country. My doctors are fully committed to screen and counsel whoever comes in,' S.K. Sharma, medical officer of RML, told IANS.

'There was no chaos or mismanagement. Our screening centres are open round the clock to help anyone,' Sharma added after taking care of over 260 visitors in his hospital.