With foreign returnees testing positive for Covid across the world and China grappling with a fresh spurt in virus cases and strain in its healthcare system, most countries are bringing in travel restrictions. Hospitals across India conducted a Covid-19 mock drill on December 27 to ensure preparedness to combat the spread of infections.

The government is likely to make negative RT-PCR reports mandatory for passengers arriving from China and five other places from next week, PTI reported, citing official sources.