West Bengal relaxes COVID-19 curbs from today, check what’s open, what’s closed

The state government announced that the night curfew will continue to be effective in the state from 9 pm to 5 am daily. Shops selling vegetables, fruits, groceries, milk, bread, meat, eggs and fish allowed to remain open between 6 am to 12 noon. 

New Delhi: The West Bengal government on Monday (June 28, 2021) announced the extension of COVID-19 restrictions across the state till July 15 in view of the COVID-19 situation in the state. The new guideline will come into force from Thursday (July 1, 2021). The state government announced that the night curfew will continue to be effective in the state from 9 pm to 5 am daily. Home delivery of all commodities permitted. "Public vehicles can operate with 50% passengers but drivers and conductors should be vaccinated. Gyms can also open with 50% capacity between 6 am-10 am and 4 pm-8 pm. Salons and beauty parlors can function from 11 am-6 pm at 50% strength and the entire staff should be vaccinated," CM Banerjee said at a press conference. The chief minister further said that government and public offices may now allow 50% employees as against the previously announced capacity of 20%, and function from 10 am-4 pm. Here are complete guidelines: