chennai at least seven out 10 indians are staying alert and taking precaution against coronavirus disease covid19 and at least 40 of them are cautious while making travel plans for summer shows a survey a poll was conducted by localcircles among more than 40000 people on what they think about the virus how it affects their business and travel and what they think the government should do the novel coronavirus has killed 1770 people in china and one each in japan hong kong and taiwan at least 30 countries have reported more than 71000 cases india reported three confirmed cases all with a travel history to china a substantial number of people wants the government to step up production of face masks drugs toilet paper and also ensure they keep a strict vigil on passengers landing from affected countries more than 70 of people who responded to the survey said they were staying alert and taking precautions while 16 said they dont believe it can impact them or indians at large about 3 believe it cannot impact them at all despite travel advisories about 9 said they have made bookings for this summer vacation and will travel regardless of how the situation unfolds while 39 of the respondents did not have a travel plan this summer 10 said they have made bookings but might cancel them based on how the situation developsmany are also concerned about travellers from china and singapore entering different cities of india with limited screening at least 70 said the government should follow up and track the health of all those who have arrived from china and singapore in last 30 days and about 9 felt there should be restrictions or guidelines for public places like restaurants theatres malls airports and railway stations at least half of the people felt screening should be escalated to the governmentwhile india has promised to send large quantities of surgical gloves disposable masks surgical suits and protective facial screens to china this week to help the medical workers in containing the spread of this deadly disease twofifth said india should ramp up production and increase exports an almost equal number said production should be increased but maintain exports so that there can be adequate stock for domestic demand about 13 wanted a ban on exports