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West Bengal Lockdown: Mamata govt extends COVID-19 lockdown in containment zones till September 30

The Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal on Monday extended the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)-necessitated lockdown in the containment zones in the state till September 30, in view of the rising number of COVID-19 cases amid the pandemic outbreak. The West Bengal state government has also decided to resume metro train services in a phased manner from September 8.

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West Bengal Lockdown: Mamata govt extends COVID-19 lockdown in containment zones till September 30
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The Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal on Monday extended the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)-necessitated lockdown in the containment zones in the state till September 30, in view of the rising number of COVID-19 cases amid the pandemic outbreak. The West Bengal state government has also decided to resume metro train services in a phased manner from September 8.

Statewide complete lockdown will be observed on September 7 (Monday), September 11 (Friday), and September 12 (Saturday)

 

 

 

The following activities shall remain closed/prohibited in West Bengal till September 30:

  • Schools, ICDS centers, colleges, educational/training/coaching institutions
     
  • Cinema halls, swimming pools, entertainment parks, and theatres
     
  • Gatherings and congregations as mentioned in the earlier order

 The following activities shall be permitted in West Bengal outside containment zones:

  • Open-air theatres with effect from September 21 with necessary permission from local authorities
     
  • Metro rail in a graded manner from September 8
     
  • All the other relaxations already permitted earlier

The Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal had earlier dropped August 16, 17, 23, and 24 from the list of complete lockdown dates. 

 

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