CHENNAI: At least seven out 10 Indians are staying alert and taking precaution against coronavirus disease Covid-19 ) 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 40,000 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 1,770 people in China and one each in Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan. At least 30 countries have reported more than 71,000 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 don’t 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 develops.Many 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 government.While 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, two-fifth 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.