Coronavirus outbreak: Qatar bans entry of people from India, 13 other countries

Kuwait on Saturday had suspended operations of all flights to and from India.

Earlier, Qatar Airways announced temporary suspension of flights to and from Italy, one of the countries worst affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

Qatar has temporarily banned entry of people coming from India and 13 other countries in the wake of coronavirus outbreak. The temporary ban would also be applicable on people coming from Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Syria and Thailand.

“This decision comes as a preventive measure due to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) worldwide,” Qatar government said in a statement dated March 8. Flagship carrier Qatar Airways has also stopped flights from India, sources said.


By: Mayank Kumar.
Full story at Financial Express.