Australians could face R950K fine or jail time if they return from Covid-hit India
By ANA Reporter
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PRETORIA - The Australian government will impose fines of up to $66 000 (about R950 000) or five years jail time to citizens who try to fly back from India amid a devastating surge in Covid-19 cases, according to reports on Saturday.
The Guardian UK reported that the restrictions will come into effect from May 3 until May 15.
Anyone who has been in India within 14 days of their intended arrival date in Australia will be banned from entering the country.
The restrictions are aimed at combating the spread of Covid-19, which has engulfed the world s second most populous nation with soaring cases and deaths, according to the report.