Covid-19: West Bengal withdraws complete lockdown announcement for August 2 and 9

“Respecting the sentiments of the people we are withdrawing complete lockdown announcement for 2 August and 9 August,” the state department said on Twitter.

West Bengal government withdrew complete lockdown announcement for August 2 and 9 on Tuesday, in view of the upcoming festival in the country.

Police personnel stand guard outside a sealed residential complex in Kolkata. (PTI)

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“Respecting the sentiments of the people we are withdrawing complete lockdown announcement for 2 August and 9 August,” the state department said on Twitter.

“After announcing the state-wide complete lockdown dates in the state the government has been receiving request and appeal from different quarters not to observe state-wide lockdown on certain dates coinciding with festivals and important community occasions,” it also said.

The announcement came hours after the state government announced a state-wide complete lockdown on weekends till August 31.

After revised order, the lockdown will be observed now on August 5, 8, 16, 17, 23, 24 and 31.

(With inputs from agencies)