HEFEI, Jan. 30 -- A psychological crisis intervention panel has been set up in east China's Anhui Province to offer people counseling and comfort during the ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak.

The panel consists of 73 psychologists and psychiatrists, according to the Health Commission of Anhui Province.

Two 24-hour hotlines have been launched to provide psychological counseling for the public including stressed medical workers.

More places in Anhui will establish such psychological crisis intervention teams and formulate plans on psychological crisis intervention over the novel coronavirus based on local conditions.