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Since news regarding the outbreak of a new virus,\u00a0Novel Coronavirus<\/strong> (nCoV<\/strong>) in\u00a0Wuhan<\/strong>, the capital of\u00a0China\u2019s Hubei<\/strong>\u00a0province was reported, the world has been on high alert amidst the threat of an emerging global pandemic. It\u2019s no surprise that there is fear about the spread of the virus and concerns about the risks of travel.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n “Invest in preparedness, not panic<\/strong>“, says\u00a0Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus<\/strong>, the\u00a0Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO).<\/strong><\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n And now, the question is,\u00a0Is South India safe to travel now?<\/strong>\u00a0And the answer is a\u00a0big YES!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Moreover, The\u00a0World Health Organization (WHO)<\/strong>\u00a0has also stated that there is no need to restrict travel since the risk of the virus spreading is low. With respect to inbound tourism,\u00a0Rajesh Mudgill<\/strong>,\u00a0Secretary, Indian Association of Tour Operators,<\/strong>\u00a0says \u201cthe association has not seen any decline, and no apprehension in this regard has been noticed by any tour operator.\u201d<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Wuhan coronavirus<\/strong>\u00a0is not a big concern in\u00a0South India<\/strong>\u00a0and for tourists planning a trip to\u00a0South India<\/strong>, there is no need to change your plans. The\u00a0Healthcare System of South India\u00a0<\/strong>is much advanced and is taking every initiative to tackle\u00a0coronavirus<\/strong>. The Top Medical Teams here are super vigilant and are sticking to the strategy of early discovery, diagnosis, quarantine measures and treatment to control the outbreak. Also, the Health Department’s Disease surveillance teams are doing proper screening at every International Airports in\u00a0South India<\/strong>\u00a0for travellers coming from China.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n I’m sure many questions have arisen in your mind reading this, like; No Coronavirus attack in South India<\/strong>? How can it be true as there are three cases already reported in\u00a0Kerala<\/strong>?<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Yes, at first three patients in Kerala<\/strong> were tested positive for novel coronavirus. The key point is that all three are students at a university in Wuhan and had travelled together from Wuhan to Kerala. Kerala government took adequate precautions to handle the virus, even before the state confirmed its first case of coronavirus. K.K Shylaja, Kerala Health Minister<\/strong> even stated that \u201cNo need to panic and the state will overcome the present situation as precautions are taken to deal with the virus\u201d.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n As of latest report, of the three confirmed cases in Kerala – the last two test results of the second patient have tested negative, indicating recovery. Two more results are awaited and we hope them to be negative as well. Also, 67 of the 72 suspected cases came negative which is again a hopeful sign.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n The way Kerala dealt with the dreaded Nipah Virus with swift action and Govt’s initiatives is truly appreciable and is for sure that Kerala, in the same way, can successfully dispel the new deadly Coronavirus from its shores. The priceless efforts of Kerala Health Minister, K. K Shylaja in the fight to stop novel coronavirus needs a special mention and she has won many hearts for being extremely approachable and caring.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n On February 3rd<\/strong>, the Kerala government had declared the coronavirus epidemic as a ‘state calamity<\/strong>‘ after the third student had tested positive for the infection. But on February 7th<\/strong>, the government withdrew the ‘state calamity’ warning status<\/strong> as no new positive cases of infection were detected over the last few days and 67 of the 72 suspected cases came negative. Around 13 persons who were under observation in the isolation wards in various hospitals across the state were discharged after it was confirmed that their samples tested negative for nCoV. Indicating that Kerala has managed to arrest the spread of the global epidemic in India to not more than three people so far. And the state is almost winning the fight against Coronavirus. Needless to say, Kerala is safe.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n So what we are trying to tell is that the epicenter of the Coronavirus<\/strong> outbreak is\u00a0Wuhan\u00a0<\/strong>of\u00a0China<\/strong>\u00a0and currently the risk of acquiring this infection outside of the epicenter of the epidemic is incredibly small. So the risk of travel is remarkably low at places outside of China.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Hence places like\u00a0India\u00a0<\/strong>and its southern parts\u00a0<\/strong>like\u00a0Kerala<\/a>, Tamil Nadu<\/a>, Karnataka<\/a>,<\/strong> etc need not have to get panic about this disease and the tourism industry partners in\u00a0South India<\/strong>\u00a0are more vigilant and equipped to provide a hassle-free holiday to the tourists, makings it absolutely safe to travel in\u00a0South India<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n An added advantage is that\u00a0India\u00a0<\/strong>is a tropical country and it is safe from\u00a0coronavirus<\/strong>. Hence, the tropical hot climatic conditions of\u00a0India\u00a0<\/strong>will lead\u00a0Coronavirus\u00a0<\/strong>to die a natural death. Thus, travelling to\u00a0India<\/strong>\u00a0is absolutely safe.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Germs and viruses are more likely to spread during the winter season. True to this,\u00a0South India<\/strong>\u00a0is safe again because summer is fast approaching. Thanks to Indian Summers!<\/strong> as the weather during this season is intolerable that it leaves behind no chance of the spread of coronavirus<\/strong> and definitely the\u00a0coronavirus\u00a0<\/strong>can be terminated in a matter of weeks.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Don’t trust the rumours spreading over the countries<\/strong><\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Coronavirus<\/strong>\u00a0misinformation is spreading over the countries and has caused mass confusion among people. Please don’t trust such rumours without evidence and no need for unnecessary panic over the virus.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\nNo Coronavirus attack in South India and Safe To Travel in South India:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
India is a Tropical country and it is safe from Coronavirus:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
*Summer Is Coming*<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
WHO-India is taking the best precautions for Coronavirus attack:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n