West Bengal chief secretary H.K. Dwivedi on Sunday announced several restrictions for the state in view of the sharp increase in COVID-19 cases.
Discussing the restrictions, the chief secretary said that there is no need to panic and the government has in place the necessary health infrastructure. “We have reviewed the situation just a week ago,” he said. “We have increased facilities in terms of beds and safe homes.”
Dwivedi said that micro-containment zones will be created in Kolkata and other district headquarters, where number of COVID-19 cases is high. He added that there is no need to panic as “the bed occupancy is 1.5 per cent.”
According to the chief secretary, “those with mild symptoms, please stay home, and they will be called up and given advice over phone on a regular basis”. He added that those with co-morbidities may need to be admitted to hospitals following the doctors’ advice.
The chief secretary added that owners of industries, factories and mills must ensure all COVID-19 protocols are followed and tests, if required for the employees, are conducted. All vendors and customers in markets have been asked to wear masks and follow other COVID-19 protocols, failing which strict action will be taken.
