Besides announcing a grant of 1,000 crore for relief operations in areas affected by Cyclone Yaas, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced that the restrictions imposed in the state in the wake of the pandemic would continue for another 15 days.
The government will review the situation again on June 15. Congratulating the people for cooperating with the State Government that has led to the slow-down of the Covid infection rate, Banerjee said, “Though the infection rate has reduced, the State Government has decided to continue with the restrictions for another 15 days. We are thankful that the people have cooperated with us, and we have started getting good results, but I urge the people to bear the hardship for a little longer. We will review the situation on June 15 and then decide the next course of action”.