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.
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.
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.
A financial assistance of one-time exgratia payment of Rs. 1,000/- will be provided under the scheme to such worker who is residents of West Bengal and who is stranded in other parts of the country due to lockdown because of Corona Virus (COVID-19).
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.
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.
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.
All Government, Government Aided and Government Sponsored educational institutions including training institutions will remain closed until further order in public interest.
Wearing of mask is compulsory. Strict social distancing of 2 metres for all. All public places, streets, housing complexes, residential areas and work places to be cleaned and sanitized at regular intervals.
Restriction measures stand extended upto 30th July 2021 according to the provisions of West Bengal Epidemic Disease, COVID-19 Regulations, 2020.
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.