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West Bengal CM Mamata hints at fresh curbs if Covid situation worsens

Banerjee, who was addressing a meeting at state secretariat Nabanna, asked officials to be on guard to prevent any spike in cases

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Press Trust of India  |  Kolkata 

Mamata Banerjee
Mamata Banerjee

Hinting at reimposition of strict Covid restrictions if the situation warrants, West Bengal Chief Minister on Monday said many people with symptoms are coming from outside.

Banerjee, who was addressing a meeting at state secretariat Nabanna, asked officials to be on guard to prevent any spike in cases.

"Though the situation still remains under control, we should not lower our guards. If required we will reimpose restrictions once more. Not yet, but may be depending on turn of events in coming days," she added.

So far, there are six cases of Omicron-variant of in the state. All of them are male, a health official said.

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First Published: Tue, December 28 2021. 00:51 IST
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