India has temporarily suspended all the visas and e-visas granted on or before March 11 to nationals of three more coronavirus-affected countries – France, Germany and Spain – as part of the measure to contain the spread of the virus. The decision was taken during a review meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, ANI reported.

Earlier, the government had suspended visas and e-visas for nationals of Italy, Iran, South Korea, Japan and China.

“All regular visas (including e-visas) which have been granted to nationals of France, Germany and Spain on or before March 11, 2020, and where these foreigners have not yet entered India stands suspended,” the statement said. Visas of all foreigners already in India remain valid.

At least 50 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the country. Of these 50 cases, 34 are Indian nationals and 16 are Italians.