State govt says it is felt necessary to continue to implement the lockdown in the affected areas -- containment zones -- to effectively contain the spread of COVID-19 and simultaneously open up activities in other areas for socio- economic revival KOLKATA : The West Bengal government on Saturday extended the coronavirus-triggered lockdown in the state up to June 15 with relaxations and conditions.
The announcement came ahead of the end of the fourth phase of the countrywide lockdown on May 31. "Government of West Bengal has decided to extend the lockdown for another two weeks i.e.
up to 15/06/2020 with further relaxations with conditions," an order from the state government stated. It said that it is felt necessary to continue to implement