Lockdown Extended in West Bengal Till June 30, Announces CM Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced that the lockdown in the state has been extended till June 30. This development comes at a time when the Centre has issued Unlock 1 guidelines to restart economic activities.
Kolkata, June 8: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced that the lockdown in the state has been extended till June 30. This development comes at a time when the Centre has issued Unlock 1 guidelines to restart economic activities. COVID-19 Live Tracker: Map The Spread of Coronavirus in All States/UTs of India.
This step has been taken to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the state. The Chief Minister also said that the relative of deceased COVID-19 positive patients in the state can see the final rites. "The dead body should be kept at a suitable place for 30 minutes during which the family members shall be allowed to pay their last respects," a state government notification said on Saturday. Mizoram Imposes 'Total Lockdown' For Two Weeks Amid Centre's Unlock 1 Directive, Cites Jump in COVID-19 Cases.
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According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, West Bengal has so far reported 8,187 COVID-19 cases. Of the total, 4,488 are active while 3,303 individuals have recovered. Till now, 396 people have also died due to the infection.
Mizoram government also announced a similar directive earlier today after a consultative meeting was chared by CM Zoramthanga. Mizoram has decided to impose two-week complete lockdown starting from June 9 amid rising COVID-19 cases.
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