India denies entry to cruise ships over virus fears

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India has banned all foreign cruise ships from its ports because of the coronavirus, with one European vessel turned away from Mangalore in the south at the weekend, AFP reported.

It was unclear if anyone was infected aboard the MSC Lirica, which was turned away from Mangalore on Saturday.

“In view of the coronavirus threat the central government has decided that no cruise ship from any foreign destination will be allowed to call on Indian ports with immediate effect till March 31,” Mangalore port said in a statement.

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