West Bengal imposes fresh Covid-19 restrictions, here's all you need to know

"All schools, colleges, universities, spas, salons, beauty parlours, zoos, and entertainment parks to be closed in the state from tomorrow," West Bengal Chief Secretary HK Dwivedi said on Sunday while briefing the media.

Published on: Jan 03, 2022 11:13 AM IST

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The West Bengal government on Sunday decided to shut down schools and other educational institutes, spas, salons, beauty parlours, zoos, and entertainment parks from January 3, in view of rising Covid-19 cases. They also announced that flights to Kolkata from New Delhi and Mumbai will be allowed to operate only twice a week, with effect from January 5. (ANI)

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The West Bengal government mentioned that it would restrict flights from New Delhi and Mumbai, the two cities witnessing the largest surge in Covid-19 infections in recent weeks, to just twice a week in a measure to combat the spread of the pandemic in the state. (HT File Photo)

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The government directed all government and private offices to operate at 50 per cent capacity. (HT Photo)

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Essential services will be permitted in the state between 10 pm and 5 am. (ANI)

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The Kolkata Metro has temporarily suspended the issuance of tokens from January 3 till further notice in order to operate with 50 per cent capacity as per usual operational time. (HT File Photo)

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West Bengal reported 2,590 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of active cases in the state to 13,300, as per the data provided by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. (AP)

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Local trains would be allowed to operate with 50 per cent capacity till 7 pm. Long-distance trains will operate as per their usual schedule. (HT File Photo)

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All shopping malls and markets would be allowed to remain open till 10 pm but with half their capacities. (PTI)

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Feeding animals inside the Kolkata zoo is rampant despite restrictions imposed by the authorities. (HT File Photo)

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Cinema halls and theatres have been allowed to operate with 50 per cent capacity. (HT File Photo)

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Bars and restaurants were allowed to remain open with 50 per cent capacity till 10 pm, while home delivery of food and other essential products was permitted as per usual operational hours. (HT File Photo)

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Not more than 50 persons shall be allowed in weddings, and only 20 persons will be allowed during funeral and burial services, the chief secretary said. (HT File Photo)