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Lockdown in containment zones extended in West Bengal till August 31

The complete lockdown will be observed in the state on August 5, 8, 16, 17, 23, 24 and 31.

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A health worker taking a swab test of a woman during the lockdown, in Kolkata.

Press Trust of India Kolkata

2 min read Last Updated : Jul 29 2020 | 1:37 AM IST

The West Bengal Government on Tuesday announced the state-wide complete lockdown till August 31.

The complete lockdown will be observed in the state on August 5, 8, 16, 17, 23, 24 and 31.

However, the lockdown will not be observed this weekend on account of Mulsim festival Eid al-Adha, and on August 15, the day when the country celebrates Independence Day.

Speaking to media, state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, "We are extending lockdown in zones till August 31, that was earlier in place till July 31."

"The complete lockdown will be observed in the state on August 5, 8, 16, 17, 23, 24

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