US eases COVID-19 travel advisory for India, Pakistan

WASHINGTON - The U.S. State Department has lowered its COVID 19-related travel advisory for India to "Level 3 - Reconsider Travel," the department said in a statement on Tuesday.

The advisory for Pakistan was similarly eased, it said. The COVID-19 advisories were previously the highest Level 4, "Do not travel." India's daily coronavirus cases have fallen to four-month lows after a second wave that crippled the healthcare system. But experts have warned the authorities against swiftly reopening cities and voiced concerns about overcrowding at tourist sites.