Lockdown imposed in Sonarpur Municipality area after rise in Covid-19 cases.

Sonarpur municipality area in South 24 Parganas district of Bengal, has been imposed with lockdown for 3days due to the extreme rise in Covid-19 cases. Sonarpur is about 20 km from the capital Kolkata.

There are 19 containment zones in the Sonarpur area so far. Only emergency services will be allowed to function during this lockdown period.

A letter was written by the the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), expressing concern over the sharp rise in Covid-19 cases.
In the letter, the ICMR has shown concern by mentioning that, since Durga Puja, Covid-19 cases have increased by around 25 % in Kolkata.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee shows concern over the rise and said that the new cases of Covid-19 in the state were mostly among those who have been fully vaccinated.
The Centre has asked the West Bengal government to immediately review over the rising Covid cases and deaths and stressed the importance of ensuring Covid-safe festivities.