THE CHART: The spike in positive cases from India

THE CHART: The spike in positive cases from India
Andy Fyers
Following the government's decision to temporarily suspend flights from India starting at 4pm this Sunday, BusinessDesk has looked at the numbers behind this extraordinary and controversial measure.The chart below draws a comparison between arrivals from the three countries whose arrivals have accounted for the most positive cases of covid-19 in MIQ facilities for the past year.It clearly shows the spike in positive covid-19 tests amongst arrivals from India, as the country deals with a devastating second wave of the virus.Even before this...

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