Corona Virus and useful links
Dear All,
As the Novel Coronavirus (referred to as Covid-19) continues to develop across the world we’d like to reassure our continuous support towards our clients corporate travel requirement. Coronavirus is creating a cascading risk to the travel industry and the millions of people who depend on it.
This is a rapidly changing situation as more is learnt about the virus, including which countries are affected and how many confirmed cases there are. It is important to follow reliable and official sources only – for us, this is the World Health Organisation, the US Center for Disease Control and IATA. We are working to compile updates from these three sources, verify them and then update them on our employee sites, and we are trying to do this as quickly as possible so that the clients always have access to the most recent information through our dedicated travel advisors.
Advisory: Travel and Visa restrictions related to COVID-19
i) All regular (sticker) Visas/e-Visa (including VoA for Japan and South Korea) granted to nationals of Italy, Iran, South Korea, Japan and issued on or before 03.03.2020 and who have not yet entered India, stand suspended with immediate effect. Such foreign nationals may not enter India from any Air, Land or Seaport ICPs. Those requiring to travel to India due to compelling reasons, may seek fresh visa from nearest Indian Embassy/Consulate.
ii) Regular (sticker) visa / e-Visa granted to nationals of Peoples Republic of China, issued on or before 05.02.2020 were suspended earlier. It shall remain in force. Such Chinese nationals may not enter India from any Air, Land or Seaport ICPs. Those needing to travel to India under compelling circumstances may apply for fresh visa to nearest Indian Embassy/Consulate.
iii) Regular (sticker) visas/e-Visas granted to all foreign nationals who have travelled to Peoples Republic of China, Iran, Italy, South Korea and Japan on or after 01.02.2020, and who have not yet entered India stand suspended with immediate effect. Such foreign nationals may not enter India from any Air, Land or Seaport ICPs. Those requiring to travel to India under compelling circumstances may apply for fresh visa to nearest Indian Embassy/Consulate.
iv) Diplomats, officials of UN and other International bodies, OCI cardholders and Aircrew from above countries are exempted from such restriction on entry. However, their medical screening is compulsory.
v) All foreign and Indian nationals entering into India from any port are required to furnish duly filled self declaration form (including personal particulars i.e. phone no. and address in India) and travel history, to Health officials and Immigration officials at all port.
vi) Passengers (foreign and Indian) other than those restricted, arriving directly or indirectly from China, South Korea, Japan, Iran, Italy, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand, Singapore and Taiwan must undergo medical screening at port of entry.
Global Stats:
Globally 105 586 confirmed (3656 new) China 80 859 confirmed (46 new) – Sharp Decline in new cases reported
3100 deaths (27 new) Mortality Rate – 2.93%
Outside of China 24 727 confirmed (3610 new)
484 deaths (71 new) Mortality Rate – 1.94%
101 Countries/territories/ areas (8 new)
Important links for more information around the Covid-19.
1. How it Spread
2. Symptoms:
3. Prevention and Treatment:
4. Stigma and Covid – 19:
5. What to do if you are sick:
6. FAQ:
7. WHO advise for the public:
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