Bengal govt. extends COVID-19 restrictions till July 15
The Hindu
It allows certain relaxations in public transport
The West Bengal government on Monday extended the restrictions placed in view of the COVID-19 pandemic till July 15, but allowed certain relaxations for the operation of public transport. “Government and private buses, autorickshaws and e-rickshaws will be allowed to operate with 50% passengers,” Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, adding that such vehicular movement would be allowed with the vaccination of drivers and regular sanitisation of the vehicles. Local trains and Metro services would remain suspended in the State till July 15. The Chief Minister said offices could open with 50% of its strength and after the vaccination of its staff. “All bazaars and markets can open from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. All other shops can stay open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.,” Ms. Banerjee said.
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