Omicron Scare: Bengal Schools & Colleges May Be Shut If Necessary, CM Asks Officials To Review Covid Situation

CM Mamata on Wednesday asked officials concerned to review the overall covid-19 situation in the state. She asked the officials to identify containment zones, where cases have been on the rise.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a review meeting for Gangasagar Mela 2022, at Nabanna. (PTI Photo)

New Delhi: As omicron variant cases count is increasing in the country every day various states are gearing up to tackle the unforeseen covid wave. After Delhi, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra announced further measures to control the initial spread, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has also sprung into action.  

CM Mamata on Wednesday asked officials concerned to review the overall covid-19 situation in the state. She asked the officials to identify containment zones, where cases have been on the rise.

Banerjee, during an administrative review meeting at Sagar Island, also said that schools and colleges might be shut down if the situation so demands. Offices could be asked to function with just 50 percent employee attendance, if necessary, she stated reports PTI.

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"COVID-19 cases are on the rise... there are a few Omicron cases also. So, review the situation in the state. We may consider closing down schools and colleges for some time," Banerjee told officials at the meeting.

Over the decision on international flights and local train services, the chief minister said it will be taken after the officials have reviewed the current covid situation in the state.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is visiting Sagar island to take stock of the arrangements for the annual Gangasagar Mela.

(With PTI Inputs)