Mizoram imposes complete lockdown

KOLKATA/AIZAWL: The Bengal government on Monday extended a whittled-down lockdown till June 30 even as Kolkata continued unlocking and returning to a life of work and commerce while struggling to conform to stay-safe norms. The lockdowntill June 30 will involve a shutdown in containment zones, zero offline activity in the education sector and public places like multiplexes with restrictions in use of public transport.
Meanwhile, Mizoram, breaking ranks with other northeastern states which began reopening malls, restaurants, temples and places of worship on Monday, decided to place cities and towns in the state under a complete lockdown for two weeks starting Monday midnight because of a spike in cases.A health official, however, said there could be “area-wise moderation”, particularly in rural areas. The state reported eight cases on Monday, taking the tally from 1 to 42 in a week.
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced the new lockdown plans with an eye on the state’s rising Covid graph. “There has been a spike because of increased mobility,” she said, making an appeal for safe practices.