The Government of West Bengal in its latest order issued on Thursday extended Covid-19 restrictions in the state till August 15, with some relaxations.
The restrictions, which were imposed under the provisions of the Disaster Management Act 2005 and West Bengal Epidemic Disease, Covid Regulations 2020 were earlier announced till July 30.
The new order announced on Thursday allows indoor government events with not more than 50 per cent occupancy of the total seating capacity.
All outdoor activities including the movement of people and vehicles remain strictly prohibited between 9 pm and 5 am.
However, health and emergency services, law and order, and essential commodities have been kept out of the purview of night-time restrictions.
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