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.
West Bengal news
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 in Bengal: wearing masks when you step out of home is now mandatory
Other states too have taken this step.
PM spoke about extending lockdown till April 30, says Mamata Banerjee; schools, colleges in Bengal to remain closed till June 10
Schools and other educational institutions to remain closed till June 10.
COVID-19: Bengal Chemicals gets Centre & state clearance to manufacture hydroxychloroquine
The ICMR has cleared its use as a preventive medicine for COVID-19.
COVID-19 in Bengal: expert committee says ventilators not required for most cases, no reason to worry
Active cases in West Bengal is now 49.
COVID-19 in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee appeals to doctors, nurses to be humane and not refuse patients; active cases now 38
The government has the power to acquire public facilities under the National Disaster Management Act.
WB health department issues advisory to assure that cremation can’t spread COVID-19 virus
There have been protests and clashes over cremating bodies.
COVID-19: To meet shortage, masks and gloves are being manufactured at Bengal’s Tantuja factory
Micro-fibre sheets are also being manufactured.
Search in West Bengal for participants in Delhi’s Nizamuddin gathering from where many tested positive & died from COVID-19
Several persons who had attended the event in early March have tested positive.