Due to the massive spread of COVID-19... Countries worldwide impose entry bans on travelers from India

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] Countries are increasingly banning arrivals from India, where COVID-19 cases are rapidly surging.

According to major foreign media on the 28th, Harry Roque, spokesperson for the Philippine Presidential Palace, announced a ban on arrivals from India from the 29th until May 14th. Even those who have stayed in India within 14 days prior to arrival are subject to the ban.

Cambodia will block arrivals from India starting on the 29th, including those who have stayed in India within the past three weeks.

Other countries have also previously banned or restricted arrivals from India.

Kuwait banned passenger flights from India starting on the 24th and stopped entry of travelers who departed from India less than 14 days ago.

The Netherlands banned passenger flights from India from the 26th until May 1st. However, cargo flights and flights carrying medical personnel were allowed. Italy and Germany are also blocking arrivals from India except for their own nationals.

Belgium, on the 27th, denied entry to arrivals from India except for essential travel by diplomats, transportation industry workers, and nationals whose main residence is in Belgium. Iran also banned passenger flights from India on the same day.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) blocked landings of flights from India, including transit flights. Australia suspended flights from India to Australia at least until the 15th of next month.

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