Introduction
In India, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 coronavirus
has reached 73 (as of 12 March 2020: 4 PM), and several other cases
are being examined for confirmation.
In our previous advisory dated 5 March 2020
(Advisory), we examined the measures which may be considered by
employers to balance their business interests with the need to
ensure safety at the workplace. Further to the same, we set out
important developments in terms of the guidelines issued by the
Government of India (GOI) and the State governments since the
release of the Advisory.
Important guidelines from GOI
Travel restrictions
The latest travel advisories issued by Ministry of Health and
Family Welfare (Ministry), GOI, provide a range of travel
restrictions, some of which are set out below:
