On the 14th of July, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) led West Bengal Government extended the ongoing partial lockdown till 30th of July.
Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, announced an extension of the lockdown with additional relaxation from restrictions. After months of closed metro services, finally the Mamata Banerjee led TMC Government allowed the metro to function with 50 % staff for 5 days a week, (Monday-Friday.)
Gatherings of 50 people at marriage functions were allowed from the 15th of July till the 30th of July.
At funeral functions, not more than 20 people are allowed for the ritual.
Allowance for gyms is also given twice a day, from 6:00 A.M., to 10 A.M., and from 6:00 P.M., to 8:00 P.M., with vaccinated staff and 50 % occupancy.
Public transport, including intra-state (inter-district) government and private buses, inland waterways transport, trams, local taxis, cabs and auto rickshaws will be allowed with passengers not more than 50 % of seating capacity at a time.
Colleges, schools, universities and other government institutions would remain closed until further notice.
Besides these, salons and beauty parlours could function from usual hours with 50 % vaccinated staff and customers.
However, local trains, spas, swimming pools and cinema halls would remain closed during the lockdown.
Sport clubs and other academies are allowed to function for events and games without any audience and spectators.
Restaurants, bars and hotels would function with 50 % occupancy and vaccinated staff till 8:00 P.M.
Shopping malls and complex markets are also allowed from 6:00 A.M., till 9:00 P.M., with 50 % staff and 50 % customers.
As of now, West Bengal is witnessing a strict lockdown with a few restrictions. The imposed lockdown is in effect till the 30th of July 2021, to curtail the spread of the Wuhan virus, also known as the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19.)
Till date, West Bengal has 13,847 active cases of the Wuhan virus, also known as the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19.) In addition, 2.5 crore people were given COVID-19 vaccine doses in the State.
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