"Can't Impose Covid Restrictions, It May Impact Economy": Mamata Banerjee
NDTV
COVID-19: West Bengal on Wednesday recorded a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, recording 1,089 infections. Kolkata itself reported 540 new cases.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said coronavirus-related restrictions cannot be imposed everywhere as it may impact the economy as has been the case since the onset of the pandemic.
Speaking to reporters while visiting the Sagar Island in Bengal's South 24 Parganas district where the annual Ganga Sagar Mela will begin next month, Ms Banerjee said COVID-19 cases in Kolkata were rising as it was a transit point for people travelling on trains and flights.
"Most omicron cases are being detected among people coming on flights from the UK. It's a fact that the omicron carriers are coming via international flights. The Centre must decide on imposing restrictions on flights from countries where omicron cases are high," she said.
Mamata Banerjee said that her government was reviewing the emerging pandemic situation "seriously" and hinted that a decision will be taken regarding restriction, taking the economy into account.
