Covid-19 lockdown: West Bengal govt mulls allowing relaxations in red zones

The move is a departure from the state government's stand of maintaining stricter rules than Central suggestions and protocols

West Bengal is mulling the idea to offer further relaxations even in red zones, which hitherto have been under severe restrictions.

A plan is being formulated whereby red zones in the state will be classified into three groups – A, B, and C. In group A red zones, complete lockdown will be observed, while in group B zones some relaxations, including opening of shops and logistics will be permitted. Group C zones will be those areas which are outside containment zones and will be eligible for more relaxations.

The state’s Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, “It seems that the Covid-19 situation will