West Bengal announces lockdown till May 30 amid Covid-19 surge

The West Bengal government on Saturday announced a complete lockdown across the state for a fortnight from Sunday, May 16 to May 30.

All government and private offices will remain closed, except emergency services and essential services.

All shops will be closed, except food related and essential services. Shops selling vegetables, groceries, milk and meat can be open from 7 am to 10 am.

All public transport will be suspended during the lockdown, except emergency service.

The tea industry can function with 50 per cent staff.

All congregations — education, administrative, religious etc — will be halted.

All outdoor activities will be halted from 9 pm to 5 am.

E-commerce and home delivery will be allowed.

Automobile repair shops can be open.

Parks, gardens closed down.

Marriage can take place with 50 persons.

Banks will remain open from 10 am to 2 pm.