Two groups of Italian tourists were under quarantine in
India Wednesday, with 16 testing positive for the new coronavirus, prompting authorities to tighten controls.
Italy is a hotspot of the virus with 79 deaths and over 2,500 infected, while India's case total stands officially at just 29 -- including the Italians and their Indian driver.
Confirming the new cases, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said Wednesday that passengers on all international flights would now be screened.