The West Bengal government has announced further relaxations related to Covid-19 curbs in the state. All shops and business establishments can now remain open in the state till 10.30 PM including bars and restaurants. The state administration also permitted theatres, auditoria and open air theatres to operate with not more than 50 per cent of their respective seating capacities. "Stadiums and swimming pools may remain open with 50 per cent of their respective at a time," the order stated. The state now has 10,030 active cases, and 15,10,230 people have recovered from the disease so far, including 709 since Saturday.

Source: Mint August 16, 2021 03:09 UTC