As Uttar Pradesh capital city Lucknow is getting ready to host the 11th edition of biennial Defence Expo 2020, the deadly Coronavirus fear has led the authorities to drop out the Chinese delegation from the virus-hit country from attending the event. An official confirmation on the same however remains awaited.
The development comes days after the government suspended the e-visa facility for Chinese passport holders. “The facility for submitting the application online for the physical visa from China is suspended,” a statement from Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare read on Monday.
The ministry has also issued a fresh travel advisory urging people to refrain from visiting China. urging people to refrain from visiting China. “Travel Advisory further revised informing the public to refrain from travel to China and that anyone with travel history in China since January 15, 2020, and from now on could be quarantined,” said the statement released by the ministry here.