GUWAHATI: Assam health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed the legislative assembly on Wednesday that 55 persons of the state transported from China were quarantined for observation but all of them have tested negative for coronavirus “There is no case of coronavirus in Assam. We have screened 55 but all are negative,” Sarma said.In a written reply to a question in the assembly, Sarma said, “A total of 55 suspected persons who came from China were observed from January 15 last. Out of 55 persons, 46 have completed observation period. The remaining are under observation in home quarantine for incubation period. Till now two persons have been admitted at isolation ward of Guwahati Medical College and hospital with mild symptoms. The samples have been collected and tested and the result found to be negative.”He stated, “Government of Assam is undertaking all necessary precautions and preparations to prevent the outbreak of COVID19 in Assam and to restrict the epidemic in case of positive cases in line with advisories issued by the government of India and in consultation with the local offices of World Health organisation, UNICEF and other international organisations.He added that deputy commissioners of all the districts, principals of the government medical colleges and joint director of health services of all the districts are being sensitised on action to be taken and also spread awareness among the people. Panchayat and rural development department and education department have been advised for IEC activities and in this regard 73 gram Sabha meetings held in bordering districts so far.The minister said that medical team are deployed in all airports of Assam and ambulances are kept in stand by. The assessment of triple layer mask, personal protection equipment N95 mask have been done. Announcements for awareness are being made at the airport among the passengers are regular intervals about COVID19 infection.