Corona Virus

You can be infected by breathing in the virus if you are within close proximity of someone who has COVID-19, or by touching a contaminated surface and then your eyes, nose or mouth.

Lockdown in West Bengal due to Coronavirus variant “Omicron”

After a review of the current situation of COVID pandemic and the concerns due to newly detected coronavirus variant omicron, the existing restrictions and protocols will be continued.
Opening of Schools at Secondary/ Higher Secondary Level, 2021

Academic classes for IX to XII may be held from 10-50 a.m. to 4-30 p.m. from Monday to Friday in all districts except in the hill sub-divisions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong district.
Ex-gratia Payment @ Rs. 50,000/- per deceased for Covid-19 Death

Operational guidelines for the immediate payment of ex gratia at the rate of Rs. 50,000/- to the nearest kin of the deceased due to Covid-19.
Reopening of Colleges and Universities w.e.f. 16.11.2021

Government of West Bengal has decided that the Offline classes at UG/ PG and higher level, including Ph. D. and Research works in all General Degree Colleges/ Engineering/ Professional Colleges and Universities will re-open on and from 16th November 2021.
Reopening of Schools under School Education Deptt. w.e.f. 16.11.2021

Government of West Bengal has decided to re-open schools on campus for the students of class IX, X, XI and XII with effect from 16.11.2021 maintaining all Covid norms and protocols.
Lockdown in West Bengal Extended upto 30.11.2021

All government offices related to non-emergency and non-essential services shall now function with 50% of total strength.
Lockdown in West Bengal Extended upto 30.10.2021

In view of the ensuing festive period the restriction relating to movement of people and vehicles between 11 PM to 5 AM is relaxed during 10th October 2021 to 20th October 2021.
Lockdown in West Bengal Extended upto 30.09.2021

After a review of the current situation of COVID pandemic, State Executive Committee of West Bengal State Disaster Management Authority recommended further extension of restriction measures upto 30.09.2021.
Lockdown in West Bengal Extended upto 15.09.2021

Coaching centres for competitive examinations may remain open with 50% of capacity at a time following COVID appropriate protocols and regular sanitization of the centres.
Lockdown in West Bengal Extended upto 31.08.2021

All outdoor activities including movement of people and vehicles shall be strictly prohibited between 11 PM to 5 AM except for health services, law and order, essential commodities including agricultural produce and other emergency services.
Lockdown in West Bengal Extended upto 15.08.2021

Restriction measures stand extended upto 15th August 2021 according to the provisions of West Bengal Epidemic Disease, COVID-19 Regulations, 2020.
Lockdown in West Bengal Extended upto 30.07.2021

Restriction measures stand extended upto 30th July 2021 according to the provisions of West Bengal Epidemic Disease, COVID-19 Regulations, 2020.
Additional Austerity Measures for Combating COVID-19 (2nd wave)

To combat the situation arising out of the steep upsurge in the number of people affected by the disease, the State Government is currently required to incur heavy unforeseen expenditure.
Lockdown in West Bengal Extended upto 15.07.2021

Restriction measures stand extended upto 6PM of Wednesday 15th July 2021 according to the provisions of West Bengal Epidemic Disease, COVID-19 Regulations, 2020.