West Bengal govt eases Covid-19 restrictions, check details here

"Covid-19 situation in Bengal has improved. Schools will reopen on February 3 for classes 8 to 12. Colleges, universities, polytechnics, ITIs will also restart offline classes on the same day. We are not reopening primary schools right now," West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said.

Updated on: Jan 31, 2022 8:11 PM IST

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West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced a number of Covid curb relaxations as the state witnesses a dip in the number of Covid-19 cases. (ANI)

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The night restriction on movement of people has been reduced by an hour and will now be in force from 11 pm to 5 am, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said.  (PTI)

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Restaurants, bars, cinema halls and auditoriums are now allowed to host shows with 75 per cent capacity. (PTI)

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Addressing the media, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said flights from Delhi and Mumbai will be allowed to operate daily, instead of thrice a week. (PTI)

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The ban on flights from the UK to Kolkata has also been lifted but passengers need to undergo RT-PCR tests.  (PTI)

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The government also allowed 75 per cent workforce to attend office, instead of the earlier 50 per cent.  (PTI)

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Schools for classes 8 to 12, colleges and varsities will reopen in West Bengal on February 3. (AFP)