Kolkata lockdown news: Today's updates

As the Central and state governments allow phase-wise relaxation in curbs to get the life up and running again following over two months of lockdown to prevent the spread of Covid-19, we bring you the latest updates from Kolkata.
*Kolkata and the rest of the state recorded their highest single-day spurt in Covid-positive cases on Tuesday. Experts fear the return to normal routine and resumption of commute on crowded public transport may impact Covid numbers.
*Keeping in mind the rush of commuters, the transport department on Tuesday modified its stance on social distancing in public transport. From Wednesday, autos and taxis can ply with full — 3+1— seating capacity.
*The wholesale hub of Burrabazar — which attracted stricter lockdown measures only a few days ago after multiple Covid-19 cases, including deaths — was embroiled in controversy for flouting social distancing norms as the restrictions on businesses eased on Monday.
*Even as a large section of Kolkata’s white-collar workforce settles into the WFH format, a number of the city’s magicians have also been trying to do the same. They’ve been pulling the proverbial rabbit out of the hat from behind a computer screen, but with little tweaks to customise their acts for small laptop screens.