Mamata Banerjee said her government is “seriously” reviewing the emerging pandemic situation
Sagar Island, West Bengal:
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said coronavirus-related restrictions cannot be imposed everywhere as it may affect the economy as it has been since the start of the pandemic.
While visiting Sagar Island in Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district, where the annual Ganga Sagar Mela will begin next month, Ms Banerjee said the COVID-19 cases were on the rise in Kolkata as it was difficult to travel in trains and flights. It was a transit point for people with
He said, “Most of the Omicron cases are being traced to people arriving on flights from the UK. It is a fact that Omicron carriers are arriving via international flights. The Center has to decide whether to ban flights from those countries.” where omicron cases are high.”
Mamata Banerjee said her government was “seriously” reviewing the emerging pandemic situation and indicated that a decision regarding restrictions would be taken, keeping the economy in mind.
“We have to look after the safety and security of the people. We will take a decision soon. We will target the places where cases are increasing. We cannot impose restrictions everywhere as it may affect the economy as in the last two years. It’s happened in the year,” she said.
West Bengal on Wednesday registered a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, registering 1,089 infections. 540 new cases were reported in Kolkata itself.
Mamata Banerjee, aboard a helicopter for Kolkata, said, “COVID-19 cases are increasing in Kolkata as it is the transit point for people traveling in trains and flights. I urge everyone to follow the COVID guidelines and wear masks.” I will request.” A day tour of the island after reviewing the preparations for the religious congregation.
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