West Bengal extends its COVID-19 restrictions till August 15, night curfew remains the same

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee extends the lockdown in West Bengal till 15 August, after a review of the current Covid-19 pandemic situation in the state

Mamata Banerjee, who is the leader of the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal, announced on Thursday the extension on the restrictions necessitated to contain the coronavirus disease in the state till August 15.

All government programs have been allowed to continue indoors with a 50 percent seating capacity, while the statewide night curfew between 9 pm and 5 am continues, as per the revised guidelines issued by the West Bengal government.

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As per the government orders, the operations of intra-state trains will remain suspended.

The night curfew will remain to continue in West Bengal as per previous orders. All outdoor activities, including the movement of people and vehicles, shall be strictly prohibited between 9 pm to 5 am, except for health services, law, and order, essential commodities including agricultural products, and other emergency services.

The Covid-19 lockdown in West Bengal was extended till August 15 after a review of the current Covid-19 pandemic situation in the state, read the order issued by the state secretariat, Nabanna.

The Bengal government asked all the district administrations, police commissioners, and local authorities to ensure strict compliance with the stated directives. Any violation of the restriction’s measures will be liable for proceedings as per provisions of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, and under the Indian Penal Code, the government order warned.

The extension of restrictions has been extended as the daily count of infection rose to 815 on Wednesday after remaining below the 700-mark for two consecutive days.