Kolkata (West Bengal): The West Bengal Government on Monday extended the COVID restrictions till July 15 while allowing several relaxations. Briefing media persons, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, "COVID-19 restrictions will remain into effect till July 15. Private and corporates offices can remain open from 10 am to 4 pm with 50 per cent capacity. Salons, beauty parlours will be allowed to open from 11 am to 6 pm with 50 per cent seating capacity provided staff has to be vaccinated. Fitness centres or gyms have been allowed to open with 50 per cent occupancy."
The chief minister said the local train and metro services will remain closed. However, public transport will be allowed with 50 per cent capacity. "Public and private buses and auto-rickshaws can run with 50 per cent passengers," Banerjee said. Meanwhile, the vegetable and fish markets are allowed to remain open from 8 am to 12 noon. Other shops will remain open from 11 am to 8 pm.