West Bengal eases COVID-19 lockdown curbs, allows restaurants to open for 3 hours

The West Bengal government eased lockdown guidelines after reviewing the COVID-19 situation in the state on Thursday. The government allowed the restaurants in the state to operate for three hours in the evening.

New Delhi: The West Bengal government on Thursday (June 3, 2021) revised the lockdown guidelines after reviewing the COVID-19 situation in the state.  The government allowed the restaurants in the state to operate for three hours in the evening only if the employees at these eateries and bars get vaccinated first.  "COVID-19 contagion is declining in West Bengal following the imposition of restrictions. Restaurants can be open for three hours in the evening from 5 pm to 8 pm provided the people working there are vaccinated," Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said.