Birbhum (West Bengal) [India], May 31 (ANI): The residents of ward no.14 in Baruipara locality of Suri city in Birbhum district barricaded the entrance to their locality to prevent the movement of people, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The residents have said that they aren't allowing strangers to enter the locality as a precautionary measure against the spread of the virus in the district.

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According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of cases in West Bengal is 5,130, including 2,851 active cases.

While 1,970 patients have been cured/discharged/migrated, 309 deaths have been reported in the state so far. (ANI)

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