West Bengal unlikely to completely lift COVID-19 restrictions, says Official

"Though the pandemic situation in the state has improved a lot, withdrawing the restrictions completely might still be risky," the official said.

Kolkata: The West Bengal government may not completely lift the coronavirus-related restrictions that have been imposed in the state till July 15, a senior official said on Tuesday. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to review the COVID-19 situation on Wednesday and the final call, he said. "Though the pandemic situation in the state has improved a lot, withdrawing the restrictions completely might still be risky. Nearby states like Tripura and Odisha and even Bangladesh have reported a surge in cases. Therefore, we need to be extra cautious... The CM will decide on it," the official told PTI.