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COVID-19: Hiding travel history will be considered a crime, says Kerala health minister

Talking about the deadly outbreak of coronavirus, Kerala health minister KK Shailaja informed that those who are not revealing their travel history after returning from affected areas will be considered a crime

Thiruvananthapuram: Talking about the deadly outbreak of coronavirus, Kerala health minister KK Shailaja informed that those who are not revealing their travel history after returning from affected areas will be considered a crime. “According to Public Health Act, people who are supporting or hiding anything that leads to spreading of the disease is a crime. Those who are not revealing their travel history after returning from affected areas and countries will be considered a crime,” said KK Shailaja. She further added, “If they become positive, they will spread the disease. So we are asking them to reveal their identity and contact health department. Chief minister has announced that hiding travel history is a crime and proper action will be taken.”