West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced an extension of the biweekly lockdown till August 31. Mamata Banerjee said, “We are extending the two-day lockdown every week in the state, which was in force till July 31, till August 31”. According to the Union Health Ministry, West Bengal has reported 1,411 deaths and over 60,000 cases.
Only movement related to health services, pharmacies, police stations, courts, correctional services, fire and emergency services, electricity, water and other utility services will be allowed. In the lockdown days last week, the Airports Authority of India suspended all flights at the Kolkata and Bagdogra airports after a request from the state government. Flights have also been be suspended on Wednesday, when total lockdown will be observed. The Eastern Railways has also cancelled special trains that were scheduled to originate from or arrive at some stations in West Bengal on Wednesday.
