Third wave scare: Mamata Banerjee mulls shutting schools, colleges in Bengal as Omicron cases rise
Zee News
The West Bengal government will consider shutting schools and colleges for some time if the COVID-19 situation worsens, CM Mamata Banerjee said.
New Delhi: As India fights the new Omicron variant, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday (December 29) directed officials to review the COVID-19 situation in the state.
Addressing an administrative review meeting at Sagar Island, she also instructed the officers to identify containment zones in the city, where coronavirus infection is on the rise.
The state government will also consider shutting schools and colleges for some time if the situation demands, PTI reported. "COVID-19 cases are on the rise... There are a few Omicron cases also. So, review the situation in the state. We may consider closing down schools and colleges for some time," the West Bengal CM said.
