COVID-19: Lockdown imposed in West Bengal, list of dos and don’ts

The second wave of Coronavirus has affected the world in the worst way, especially in India. Amid a spike in the number of coronavirus infections, the West Bengal government on Saturday, a lockdown in the state has been imposed for 15 days. The restrictions will come into force from 6 am on Sunday (16 May) and to continue till 6 pm till 30 May.

Here’s what’s allowed and what’s not:

• All private offices, schools, colleges will remain closed.
• Parks and zoos will remain closed.
• Petrol pumps, banks to remain open between 10 am to 2 pm
• E-commerce and home delivery will be allowed.
• Automobile repair shops can be open.
• Markets, bazaars, vegetables, will only remain open from 7 am to 10 am.
• Local trains, metro services, inter-state bus/train services, Inland Waterways, to be closed.
• Sweets and meat shops to remain open from 10 am to 5 pm.
• Medical shops and optical shops will remain open as usual.
• The movement of private cars, taxis, autos will remain suspended.
• All gatherings, including religious gatherings, are prohibited.
• Bank employees to work from 10 am to 2 pm.
• No more than 50 people will be allowed at wedding functions
• All industries and manufacturing units will remain closed except for food and medical supplies and medical packaging services.
• Tea gardens will be allowed to function but only at 50 percent strength.

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