Two Pakistani students fled China and reached Pakistan via Kuala Lampur, Malaysia, by dodging the mandatory screening for Novel Coronavirus, the Chinese authorities informed health authorities in Pakistan.

Zafar Iqbal and Ahmed, residents of Gujranwala, were residing in Chinese Hubei province, the epicenter of coronavirus outbreak.

Gujranwala District Health Authority CEO Dr Farjad Butt claimed that both the students were found out swiftly with the help of police.

He said the two boys were tested for coronavirus and luckily they both were clean.