West Bengal announces complete lockdown for two weeks starting Sunday
The West Bengal government on Saturday announced that the state will go under a complete lockdown for two weeks starting Sunday
India's West Bengal has announced complete lockdown for two weeks starting Sunday.
The West Bengal government on Saturday announced that the state will go under a complete lockdown for two weeks starting Sunday, reports the NDTV.
Looking to curb the spread of Covid-19 infections, all offices and educational institutions will be shut down. Even transport services, including Kolkata Metro, will come to a halt, the government has said.
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Only emergency services will be allowed, the state's notification said, adding that groceries and shops selling essential items will stay open between 7 am to 10 am.
Sweetmeat vendors will be allowed to function between 10 am and 5 pm. Similarly, petrol pumps will stay open and so will banks, although only between 10 am to 2 pm.
