COVID-19:AUSTRALIA BANS, CRIMINALISES ARRIVALS FROM INDIA

  • 01/05/2021

Covid-19 positive cases touched a new peak of 4 lakh infections in India on Saturday, more countries banned arrivals from the country that is struggling in the second wave.Australian citizens who wish to return home from India may face jail term or hefty fine while the US has imposed travel restrictions from India beginning May 4. Canada banned entry of international students including from India to Ontario, the worst-hit province in that country.

Australian citizens could face five-year jail term or hefty fines up to 66,000 dollars if they try to return home from India after Canberra made the journey temporarily illegal in an effort to curb the spread of the deadly viral infection in this country.The temporary ban begins on Monday and applies to any travellers who have visited India within 14 days of their intended arrival date in Australia.

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