India's response to the Coronavirus outbreak has been pre-emptive, pro-active and classified, with the government on Saturday dismissing allegations that a 21-day nationwide shutdown was not announced without a plan. The government said that the World Health Organization (WHO) had imposed a comprehensive response system on its borders long before it declared a public health emergency of international health concern on 30 January.
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The government is being criticized for the lockdown imposed by the central government. It is being said that the government has taken this decision without thinking. Because many migrant labourers are stranded across the country due to resources. The government said that restrictions on international flights were first introduced in India compared to the rest of the countries after the screening of incoming air travellers and suspension of visas. Thermal screening of international travellers arriving from China and Hong Kong was initiated on 18 January, before the first case of coronovirus was detected in India on 30 January.
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Regarding this matter, the government said that India's response to COVID-19 has been pre-emptive, active and graded. Citing Italy and Spain, it was said that the screening of passengers was started 25 days and 39 days after the first case surfaced in both countries. Also said that India has already taken many active steps. The government took swift action with a comprehensive and robust system of screening, quarantine and surveillance. From the beginning, the government has been preparing a strong response to the public health crisis. The number of people infected with Coronavirus is increasing daily in the country.
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