Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, a lockdown has been imposed in the Sonarpur municipality area in South 24 Parganas district of Bengal for three days. There are 19 containment zones in the Sonarpur area so far. COVID-19 cases are on a rise after the Durga Puja festivities that just concluded. The Centre has asked the West Bengal government to immediately undertake a review of COVID-19 cases and deaths and stressed the importance of ensuring Covid-safe festivities. Minister Sudhakar K to meet TAC amid rise in COVID cases(With agency inputs)

Source: dna October 28, 2021 01:08 UTC