Bengal well prepared, 178 out of nearly 8,000 beds allotted for COVID-19 patients used so far, says chief secretary
Only 10 ventilators out of 1500 have been used so far, he said.
Coronavirus in Kolkata
COVID-19 in Bengal: mapping hotspots in Kolkata to prepare for more tests
Most vulnerable areas are being selected.
State armed police in markets to control crowd, no more than five persons allowed together
All markets should have soaps and sanitizers.
COVID-19 in Bengal: some parts of Kolkata & Howrah particularly vulnerable, says Mamata Banerjee; some areas sealed, put on alert
Banerjee warned people that lapses could lead to community transmission.
COVID-19 in Bengal: samples to be collected from those without symptoms too in clusters & quarantine centres
The government has marked areas with relatively high number of COVID-19 cases as high-risk areas.
COVID-19 lockdown: 11,300 car owners booked, nearly 1,600 vehicles seized in Kolkata
Action is being taken against those flouting lockdown rules.
COVID-19 in Bengal: 24 new cases in a day; 144 active cases now, 10 deaths
Chief secretary says health is a state subject and state and Centre are jointly taking steps.
COVID-19 in Bengal: complaints of insufficient ration distribution, food secretary changed
There was inadequate supply of foodgrains from ration shops.
COVID-19 lockdown: sweet shops in Bengal to remain open from 8am to 4pm
The earlier timing was 12 noon to 4 pm
COVID-19: Kolkata and 3 districts in Bengal among 170 hotspot districts notified by the Centre
All six metros in the country were included in the list of hotspots.