Lockdown

Due to COVID-19 pandemic a number of non-pharmaceutical interventions know as lockdowns i.e. stay at home orders, curfews, quarantines, social distancing etc. have been implemented in numerous countries and territories around the world.

COVID-19 Restriction and Relaxation Measures revoked in West Bengal

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After a review of the current situation of COVID-19 pandemic, in view of the overall decline in total caseload and positivity rate and overall improvement in the situation, the restrictions imposed can now be revoked.

Restriction and Relaxation Measures on HOLI Festival, 2022

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On the occasion of the HOLI FESTIVAL, restrictions relating to movement of people and vehicles between 12 midnight to 5 AM shall be relaxed on the night of 17th March, 2022 so as to enable the celebration of HOLI KA DAHAN.

Lockdown in West Bengal Extended upto 15.03.2022

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In terms of the provisions under Disaster Management Act 2005 read with West Bengal Epidemic Disease, Covid-19 Regulations 2020, restriction and relaxation measures and advisory as already in force shall stand extended up to 15/03/2022.

Additional Relaxations and Restrictions during Lockdown w.e.f. 16.02.2022

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Opening of all ICDS centres. A separate Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) will be issued by Women & Child Development and Social Welfare Department in this regard.

Additional Relaxations and Restrictions during Lockdown w.e.f. 01.02.2022

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Schools shall open for class VIII to XII from 3rd February 2022. All government offices including public undertakings shall function with 75% of total employee strength.

Additional Relaxations and Restrictions during Lockdown w.e.f. 18.01.2022

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Gym may remain open with 50% of the capacity at a time upto 9 PM provided staff and users are fully vaccinated or are RTPCR negative.

Lockdown in West Bengal Extended (due to Omicron) upto 31.01.2022

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Marriage related functions shall be allowed with a maximum of 200 people at a time or 50% seating capacity of the hall/ venue, whichever is lower.

Suspension of Classes to Combat Corona Virus (COVID-19)

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All Government, Government Aided and Government Sponsored educational institutions including training institutions will remain closed until further order in public interest.

Additional Restrictions during Lockdown upto 15.01.2022

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All government offices including public undertakings shall function with 50% of employees at a time. Work from home shall be encouraged as far as possible.

Lockdown in West Bengal Extended (due to Omicron) upto 15.01.2022

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Restrictions relating to movement of people and vehicles between 11 PM to 5 AM shall continue to be in force but shall be relaxed for Christmas and New Year celebrations during 24th December 2021 to 1st January 2022.

Lockdown in West Bengal due to Coronavirus variant “Omicron”

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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.

Lockdown in West Bengal Extended upto 30.11.2021

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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

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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

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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.