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 Notification in West Bengal wef 16.05.2021

Lockdown in West Bengal will be effective from 6 AM of Sunday 16th May 2021 to 6 PM of Sunday 30th May 2021, in public and collective interest due to COVID-19 pandemic situation prevailing in the State.

Lock down Notification in West Bengal wef 01.05.2021

All shopping complexes, malls, beauty parlours, cinema halls, restaurants and bars, sports complexes, gyms, spas and swimming pools shall remain closed (even while home deliveries and online services shall remain permitted).

COVID-19 General Guidelines on Reopening of Schools

Introduction, Preparations before opening of Institutions, Preparations during School Hours, Administrative and Financial issues, Role of the DI, HM, Teachers, Guardians, Students, Checklists for the DI, HM, Teachers, Guardians, Thanks Giving, Annexure-I (Indicative IEC Materials)

Advisory for Combating the Spread of COVID-19

Effective enforcement of wearing masks, social distancing and other Covid-19 appropriate protocol in all public places, transport, etc. will be ensured by regulating authorities.

Emergency Procurement related to COVID-19 Operation

In view of the urgency involved in the procurement of certain critical medical and other essential supplies in the wake of the present scenario caused by the pandemic, it has now been decided to extend the relaxed procurement guidelines for a period of two (2) months with effect from 01.04.2021 to 31.05.2021.

Hawker Support Scheme, 2020

Any hawker who is a permanent resident of West Bengal, who is in extreme distress due to loss of business/ livelihood opportunities due to outbreak of Corona Virus (COVID-19) will be eligible for the assistance.