China Bans Travel From India, UK And Other Countries Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases

China has decided to temporarily suspend the entry by foreign nationals from India. This applies to people even with valid visas or residence permits because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Chinese embassy in New Delhi said on November 4. Indian government sources told NDTV that the order was not specific to India and Beijing, worried about COVID-19 cases, has issued similar orders for other countries. Those with visas issued after November 3 won't be affected. Visitors from Britain, France, Belgium, Bangladesh and the Philippines will face similar restrictions as well. The note, posted on the website of the embassy, clarified that foreigners holding Chinese "diplomatic, service, courtesy and C visas are not affected.” The embassy said the suspension is a temporary measure that China has to adapt to deal with the current pandemic. India is the world's second most-infected nation after the United States with more than 83 lakh COVID-19 cases. China where the virus originated in December 2019 has largely brought its outbreak under control. This was possible due to tight travel restrictions and stringent health measures for anyone entering the country.

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