“Anticipating a rise in COVID-19 cases, more labs now are screening samples.” Students wear protective masks at a railway station in Kochi. REUTERS

” Anticipating a rise in COVID-19 cases, more labs now are evaluating samples.” Students use protective masks at a train station in Kochi. REUTERS.


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All routine Visas (including e- Visas) which have been given to nationals of France, Germany and Spain on or before March 11 and where these immigrants have not yet entered India has been suspended.

The Bureau of Migration (BoI) has asked all inbound worldwide guests going back to the country to self-monitor their health and follow needed do’s and dont’s as detailed by the Union Government.

Even more, all passengers having travel history to China, Hong Kong, Republic of Korea, Japan, Italy, Thailand, Singapore, Iran, Malaysia, France, Spain and Germany are recommended to go through self-imposed quarantine for a duration of 14 days from the date of their arrival.

The BoI, in a comprehensive advisory associated to travel a