According to the media report and from sources it is understood that the West Bengal state government has decided to suspend two government programs due to the growing corona infection in the state. The ‘Student Week’ program was to be held with the school children in the presence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the Netaji Indoor Stadium next Monday. It is currently closed. Besides, the ‘Government at the Door’ program has also been postponed in the districts. Official sources claim that neither program was canceled. Has been ‘suspended’. The next schedule will be announced later based on the increase and decrease in corona infection.
At present, 80 percent of corona sufferers in the state are asymptomatic. 20 percent of patients with symptoms. 17 percent of them are recovering through home treatment. Only 3 percent had to be hospitalized. As a result of the double vaccination, some of the doctors say that the patients with symptoms and the death rate are lower this time. But at the same time, they are deeply concerned about the growing number of infections. According to them, people need to be aware. Even with the administration imposing the toughest restrictions, it will not be possible to contain the tide of infection. Doctors have repeatedly said that it is mandatory to use a mask. Other distances, including social distances, must be adhered to. According to them, this wave of the corona is likely to last for three to six weeks. As a result, care must be taken at this time.
On Wednesday, the chief minister had hinted that some restrictions would be reintroduced on Monday, January 3rd, to curb the spread of corona. In that case, school-college and various educational institutions may be declared ‘holiday’ for some time. The situation will be reviewed daily by the government. According to official sources, Nabanna is concerned about the increase in infections in the state and especially in Kolkata in the last one week. On Saturday, the Chief Minister discussed the matter with Chief Secretary Harikrishna Dwivedi. It was then decided that two government programs on Monday would be suspended for the time being.
However, a source close to Navanna said that the issue of “partial lockdown” or “strictest restrictions” was not being considered. Train, bus or metro services are still not closed. The whole situation is constantly being reviewed. Understanding the situation, it will be considered to issue restrictions step by step or to increase the scope of restrictions.
According to government officials, despite the alarming rise in the number of infections in the state, there have been no cases of overcrowding in hospitals. There were no complaints of lack of oxygen or other medical equipment. In addition, although the rate of infection has increased, the death rate has not become as alarming as the second wave. At least not yet. In this situation, for the time being, it has been thought to take a ‘slow-moving policy’. However, all roads are being kept open in case of emergency.
At present, 80 per cent of corona sufferers in the state are asymptomatic. 20 percent of patients with symptoms. 17 percent of them are recovering through home treatment. Only 3 percent had to be hospitalized. As a result of the double vaccination, some of the doctors say that the patients with symptoms and the death rate are lower this time. But at the same time, they are deeply concerned about the growing number of infections. According to them, people need to be aware. Even with the administration imposing the toughest restrictions, it will not be possible to contain the tide of infection. Doctors have repeatedly said that it is mandatory to use a mask. Other distances, including social distances, must be adhered to. According to them, this wave of corona is likely to last for three to six weeks. As a result, care must be taken at this time.