COVID-19
Bengal extends anti-COVID-19 restrictions till Aug 15, allows indoor govt programmes
Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal Government on Thursday extended the state-wide anti-COVID-19 restrictions till Aug 15 with all the existing relaxations.
Issuing an order, West Bengal Chief Secretary H.K. Dwivedi stated that the ongoing restriction on any type of non-essential and non-emergency movement of vehicles and individuals will be in force till Aug 15.
Meanwhile, the state has allowed government programmes in indoor places with not more than 50 per cent of the total seating capacity.
"Wearing of masks, maintenance of physical distancing and health and hygiene protocol must be followed at all times," the order read.
"District administration, police commissionerates and local authorities shall ensure strict compliance of the stated directives. Any violation of the restriction measures will be liable to be proceeded against as per the provisions of Disaster Management Act, 2005 and under Indian Penal Code (IPC)," the notification added.
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