Health experts have suggested that a mini screening laboratory be installed at the city's domestic and international airport for faster detection of those infected with the coronavirus so that prompt action can be taken at the entry point itself.

"At present, we are screening the temperature of all international passengers arriving at the airport, and, in case of any suspicious or symptomatic cases, we send them to the designated hospital. A laboratory within the airport could help confirm suspected cases faster and also allow for faster implementation of preventive measures such as quarantine," explained a senior doctor, who recently appraised the state government about the same.