India has introduced travel restrictions and advice to contain
the spread of the coronavirus. This article provides details.
India, which has stayed relatively unaffected since the outbreak
of the coronavirus, is now witnessing a spurt in the number of
affected individuals. The total count of patients in the country
has reached 28 (not an alarming number of cases), with the majority
of the individuals being Italian tourists in India or Indians who
have travelled to Italy.
At the time of writing no advisory notices have been issued by
the Government for employers regarding protective measures that
have to be taken.
There is, however, a travel advisory issued by the Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare recommending Indian citizens not to
travel to China. Individuals returning from China will be placed in
quarantine. The duration of quarantine will be determined by the
medical supervisors in the relevant medical centre, at their
discretion.
