Amid the rising cases of coronavirus affliction globally, India on Tuesday barred entry of the nationals of three more countries — France, Germany and Spain — suspending the regular as well as e-Visas granted to them till date.

"All regular (sticker) Visas/e-Visas granted to nationals of France, Germany and Spain and issued on or before 11 March and who have not yet entered India stand suspended with immediate effect," said a Bureau of Immigration notification issued late Tuesday night.

Regular visas, including e visas, granted to all foreign nationals who have travel history to these countries on or after 1 February and who have not yet entered India also stands suspended, it said.

The new notification was issued shortly after Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Tuesday held a high-level meeting of secretaries of various ministries and departments, grappling to contain the spread of the deadly Covid-19.

The meeting was held to review the status, actions, preparedness and management of COVID-19 cases in the country, an official statement of Union Health Ministry said after the meeting.

With more than 100 countries across the world now having reported cases of COVID-19, the Union Health Ministry in its advisory also urged its citizens returning from abroad to self-monitor their health and follow the recommended do's and dont's.

Amid the rising cases of coronavirus affliction globally, India on Tuesday barred entry of the nationals of three more countries — France, Germany and Spain — suspending the regular as well as e-Visas granted to them till date.

Amid the rising cases of coronavirus affliction globally, India on Tuesday barred entry of the nationals of three more countries — France, Germany and Spain — suspending the regular as well as e-Visas granted to them till date. "All regular (sticker) Visas/e-Visas granted to nationals of France, Germany and Spain and issued on or before 11 March and who have not yet entered India stand suspended with immediate effect," said a Bureau of Immigration notification issued late Tuesday night. Regular visas, including e visas, granted to all foreign nationals who have travel history to these countries on or after 1 February and who have not yet entered India also stands suspended, it said. The new notification was issued shortly after Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Tuesday held a high-level meeting of secretaries of various ministries and departments, grappling to contain the spread of the deadly Covid-19. The meeting was held to review the status, actions, preparedness and management of COVID-19 cases in the country, an official statement of Union Health Ministry said after the meeting. With more than 100 countries across the world now having reported cases of COVID-19, the Union Health Ministry in its advisory also urged its citizens returning from abroad to self-monitor their health and follow the recommended do's and dont's.

Coronavirus outbreak: India temporarily bars entry to nationals of France, Germany, Spain; suspends visa facilities

India was one of the first countries to evacuate its citizens after coronavirus hit China's Wuhan. On Tuesday, the Indian government&nbsp;rescued its nationals from Iran by sending the C-17 Globemaster aircraft.

But students and families stranded in Italy are crying for help. The people stuck in Italy are being asked to provide a health certificate — only upon which they will be allowed to enter India.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-on-lockdown-as-coronavirus-death-toll-crosses-1000-outside-china-285515">Also read: Italy on lockdown as coronavirus death toll crosses 1,000 outside China</a>- 
 
This health certificate is a test for the coronavirus. If a person can provide a certificate that clearly says that he or she has tested negative — only then the Italian airport authorities are letting them leave the country.

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But the hospitals in Italy have reported an unprecedented surge in infected cases. The doctor is refusing to test asymptomatic people.

On the other hand -&nbsp;it is also not safe for healthy people to visit the hospitals as the virus is spreading like wild-fire. So — it seems like a no-win situation for the stranded Indians.

The southern state of Kerala has urged prime minister Modi to arrange the evacuation of the stranded Indian students in Italy.

In a letter to PM Modi, Kerala chief minister&nbsp;Pinarayi Vijayan&nbsp;said: "While there is no difference of opinion that enough safeguards should be taken so that the disease does not spread, undue hardship to Indians abroad wanting to come back home in an hour of crisis is unwarranted."

India was one of the first countries to evacuate its citizens after coronavirus hit China's Wuhan. On Tuesday, the Indian government rescued its nationals from Iran by sending the C-17 Globemaster aircraft.

India was one of the first countries to evacuate its citizens after coronavirus hit China's Wuhan. On Tuesday, the Indian government rescued its nationals from Iran by sending the C-17 Globemaster aircraft. But students and families stranded in Italy are crying for help. The people stuck in Italy are being asked to provide a health certificate — only upon which they will be allowed to enter India. Also read: Italy on lockdown as coronavirus death toll crosses 1,000 outside China- This health certificate is a test for the coronavirus. If a person can provide a certificate that clearly says that he or she has tested negative — only then the Italian airport authorities are letting them leave the country. But the hospitals in Italy have reported an unprecedented surge in infected cases. The doctor is refusing to test asymptomatic people. On the other hand - it is also not safe for healthy people to visit the hospitals as the virus is spreading like wild-fire. So — it seems like a no-win situation for the stranded Indians. The southern state of Kerala has urged prime minister Modi to arrange the evacuation of the stranded Indian students in Italy. In a letter to PM Modi, Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said: "While there is no difference of opinion that enough safeguards should be taken so that the disease does not spread, undue hardship to Indians abroad wanting to come back home in an hour of crisis is unwarranted."

Indians stuck in Italy as government asks them to provide 'health certificate'

The government will be sending medical team&nbsp;to Italy to screen its Indian citizens and facilitate their evacuation as coronavirus spreads in the southern European country, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has announced in the Parliament.

Speaking in the upper house of the Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Jaishankar said, "We are hoping by tomorrow to fly in a medical team to Italy. Just as we did in Iran. We will do testing of the people and try and put them on early flights"

On the issue of COVID free certificates from Italy, that is hindering Indian citizens to leave Italy, Jaishankar explained, "Advisory that everyone from Italy should carry COVID free certificate was issued a week ago. I understand the problem. It was not a last-minute imposition".

India evacuated 58 Indians from Iran on Tuesday via a special Indian Air Force flight. The flight also carried samples of 529 Indians stranded in the country to be tested.&nbsp;

Calling the situation in Italy and Iran as "extreme situation", EAM said, more Indians will be evacuated from Iran in the "next slot of flight".

About 6000 Indians in Iran, out of which 1100 pilgrims from UT of J&amp;K, Ladakh &amp; state of Maharashtra, 300 students from UT of JK and 1000 Fishermen from Kerala, Tamil Nadu &amp; Gujrat.

India sent 3 flights to Wuhan, China to evacuate more than 700 people including many foreigners. Later it sent one flight to Iran to evacuate citizens from the country.

The government will be sending medical team to Italy to screen its Indian citizens and facilitate their evacuation as coronavirus spreads in the southern European country, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has announced in the Parliament.

The government will be sending medical team to Italy to screen its Indian citizens and facilitate their evacuation as coronavirus spreads in the southern European country, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has announced in the Parliament. Speaking in the upper house of the Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Jaishankar said, "We are hoping by tomorrow to fly in a medical team to Italy. Just as we did in Iran. We will do testing of the people and try and put them on early flights" On the issue of COVID free certificates from Italy, that is hindering Indian citizens to leave Italy, Jaishankar explained, "Advisory that everyone from Italy should carry COVID free certificate was issued a week ago. I understand the problem. It was not a last-minute imposition". India evacuated 58 Indians from Iran on Tuesday via a special Indian Air Force flight. The flight also carried samples of 529 Indians stranded in the country to be tested. Calling the situation in Italy and Iran as "extreme situation", EAM said, more Indians will be evacuated from Iran in the "next slot of flight". About 6000 Indians in Iran, out of which 1100 pilgrims from UT of J&K, Ladakh & state of Maharashtra, 300 students from UT of JK and 1000 Fishermen from Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Gujrat. India sent 3 flights to Wuhan, China to evacuate more than 700 people including many foreigners. Later it sent one flight to Iran to evacuate citizens from the country.

Coronavirus: India to send medical team to Italy; EAM calls Iran, Italy extreme situations

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